Dr. Christina Marie Shimak DO
Emergency Physician
6245 Inkster Rd Garden City MI, 48135About
Dr. Christina Shimak practices Emergency Medicine in Garden City, MI. Dr. Shimak 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. Shimak examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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