Dr. James R Shaw MD
Family Practitioner
377 Gallimore Rd Brevard NC, 28712Rating
3/5
About
Dr. James Shaw is a family practitioner practicing in Brevard, NC. Dr. Shaw specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shaw possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1978
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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MARGARET R PARDEE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
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100 HOSPITAL DRIVE HENDERSONVILLE NC 28792TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INCl
90 HOSPITAL DRIVE PO BOX 1116 BREVARD NC 28712