Dr. Michael Showalter MD
Emergency Physician
4401 Wornall Rd Kansas City MO, 64111About
Dr. Michael Showalter practices Emergency Medicine in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Showalter 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. Showalter examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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