Dr. Shirley Kung M.D.
Emergency Physician
11600 W 2ND PL LAKEWOOD CO, 80228About
Dr. Shirley Kung practices Emergency Medicine in LAKEWOOD, CO. Dr. Kung 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. Kung examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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