Dr. Troy B Shaffer D.O.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
4201 W MEDICAL CENTER DR MCHENRY IL, 60050About
Dr. Troy Shaffer practices Emergency Medicine in Rockford, IL. Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1995
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