Dr. Shakira N. Thomas MD
Emergency Physician
133 Chapel Creek Way Fultondale AL, 35068About
Dr. Shakira Thomas practices Emergency Medicine in Fultondale, AL. Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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