Dr. Andrew J Shepard MD
Emergency Physician
2211 NE 139th St Vancouver WA, 98686About
Dr. Andrew Shepard practices Emergency Medicine in Vancouver, WA. Dr. Shepard 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. Shepard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 2001
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