Dr. Peter Shieldhouse MD
Emergency Physician
10121 Pine Ave Truckee CA, 96160About
Dr. Peter Shieldhouse practices Emergency Medicine in Truckee, CA. Dr. Shieldhouse 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. Shieldhouse examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1973
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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