Dr. Shelise Edwards MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
11 Upper Riverdale Rd Sw Riverdale GA, 30274About
Dr. Shelise Edwards practices Emergency Medicine in Riverdale, GA. Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards 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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