Dr. Katherine Shafer M.D.
Emergency Physician
20 York St New Haven CT, 06510About
Dr. Katherine Shafer practices Emergency Medicine in New Haven, CT. Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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