Dr. Laura Shih DO
Emergency Physician
110 Rehill Ave Somerset Medical Cen Somerville NJ, 08876About
Dr. Laura Shih practices Emergency Medicine in Somerville, NJ. Dr. Shih 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. Shih examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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