Dr. Jeffrey Edward Short MD, MPH
Emergency Physician
4533 Butler St Fort George G Meade MD, 20755About
Dr. Jeffrey Short practices Emergency Medicine in Fort George G Meade, MD. Dr. Short 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. Short examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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