Thomas Shank
Emergency Physician
2315 STOCKTON BLVD SACRAMENTO CA, 95817About
Dr. Thomas Shank practices Emergency Medicine in SACRAMENTO, CA. Dr. Shank assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Shank examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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