Dr. Brian Patrick Shields D.O.
Emergency Physician
5100 W Broad St Columbus OH, 43228About
Dr. Brian Shields practices Emergency Medicine in Columbus, OH. Dr. Shields 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. Shields examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 2008
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