Dr. Shalu Patel M.D.
Emergency Physician
3100 E FLETCHER AVE TAMPA FL, 33613About
Dr. Shalu Patel practices Emergency Medicine in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Patel 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. Patel examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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