Dr. Shadi Rafael M.D.
Emergency Physician
31872 COAST HWY LAGUNA CA, 92651About
Dr. Shadi Rafael practices Emergency Medicine in LAGUNA, CA. Dr. Rafael 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. Rafael examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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