Dr. Jason A Shanker D.O.
Emergency Physician
2606 Hospital Blvd Department Of Emerge Corpus Christi TX, 78405About
Dr. Jason Shanker practices Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Shanker 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. Shanker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2009
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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