Dr. Shelley Cronin Short MD
Family Practitioner
2884 Sandy Hook Rd Sandy Hook VA, 23153About
Dr. Shelley Short is a family practitioner practicing in Sandy Hook, VA. Dr. Short 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. Short 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
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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