Dr. Sherri J. Dobner, DO
Emergency Physician
6000 Hospital Drive Hannibal MO, 63401About
Dr. Sherri Dobner practices Emergency Medicine in Hannibal, MO. Dr. Dobner 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. Dobner examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Dr. Sherri J. Dobner, DO's Expert Contributions
How do you feel when blood sugar is high?
You may feel more hungry, be urinating more, and be more thirsty. You may have blurry vision as well. READ MORE
Can you go to the hospital for asthma?
Absolutely. Especially if you are using your rescue inhaler more or feel more wheezy and short of breath. READ MORE
How does an ER test for stroke?
We do a stroke assessment and CT of the brain. We want to see you as soon as possible if you are having symptoms of a stroke. READ MORE
How do you handle an anxiety attack?
Anxiety attacks usually abate after 15 minutes. There are things you can do to get the attacks under control. Look up “anxiety treatments not requiring medication “ on line. READ MORE
Can I go to urgent care for muscle strain?
Absolutely! READ MORE
What is considered severe bleeding?
Are you vomiting blood or having bloody stools? Are you light headed? You should see your primary physician if you are just noticing blood mixed in your stools. If you are having just blood or are vomiting up blood you may need a more urgent evaluation. READ MORE
What is considered stroke level high blood pressure?
Everyone is different. There is no set number but elevated blood pressure should be treated by your physician before a problem arises. Anything greater than 140/90 regularly needs a primary physician visit and blood pressure treatment. READ MORE
When should I be worried about numbness?
If you have back pain associated with numbness. It depends on how long it lasts or what you were doing before your numbness began. Sleeping, sitting on your legs etc. READ MORE
Chronic fatigue, abdominal/chest pain, nasal congestion, & dehydration?
There can be different reasons for your symptoms. You should have a primary physician evaluation and blood work for different things. Thyroid, cholesterol blood pressure etc need to be checked as well as diabetes. READ MORE
What is the highest blood sugar level that is safe?
Keeping your sugars in the low 100’s and your A1C below 7.5 at the least shows good blood sugar control. READ MORE
What are the signs of a diabetic emergency?
Lethargy, abdominal pain, vomiting. Thirst urinating a lot. Type 1 diabetics need good control. So visits to your physician are important. READ MORE
COPD and hypercapnia?
Absolutely. A blood gas can show you where this person’s PCO2 is at. I’ve found people with baselines in the 50’s and their okay. This is where they normally are. But if they go up into the 80-90’s they become somewhat confused. Of course a nasal cannula to keep their sat is good if kept around 92% they can still have been retaining CO2 and get worse rapidly. READ MORE
When should you go to the hospital for blood loss?
What is the cause of your blood loss? What are your current labs? How do you know how you have a significant blood loss requiring blood? You need to address issues. It’s not a guess. And you need a primary physician to do blood work. You may need other tests done. But, you can receive outpatient blood transfusions if needed. READ MORE
Why can you die if you rise too fast when scuba diving?
It depends on how deep you go, of course, but the Bends may occur and, depending upon the severity of the process, you can die. You can easily look this up. Also, it isn’t recommended you go diving and then even though you go through the process of ascending, you don’t fly within, I believe, 48 hours. READ MORE
Is it safe to be working undersea with the coronavirus?
If you are not sick there is no reason. Just make sure you clean your mask and regulator well afterwards READ MORE
How do you stop someone from hallucinating?
1st you have to know why they are hallucinating. It’s about stopping that process that helps. READ MORE
When should you go to the ER for neck pain?
If this has been occurring on and off and you really didn’t describe where in your neck the pain is or how often it occurs, you can ask your guardian, i.e., parent, to bring you to your pediatrician to be examined. READ MORE
When should you go to the hospital for an ulcer?
You should have an ulcer diagnosed by a gastroenterologist, who will do further tests and treat you accordingly. If you are vomiting blood or notice bloody, dark stools, then you should be evaluated properly. READ MORE
Can an appendix burst put you in the hospital?
Absolutely, and likely in surgery. It can cause peritonitis. READ MORE
What to do next?
Absolutely you need to have someone take you to the ER ASAP! READ MORE
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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Sherri J. Dobner, who serves patients in St. Louis, Missouri.
Specializing in emergency medicine, Dr. Dobner is affiliated with St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
“At St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, we’re dedicated to one thing: you, living a healthy, happy life. Since 1974 and now as part of the St. Luke’s network of care, we are proud to serve your health care needs with compassion and a personalized approach. From primary care to emergency care, with general medical and specialty surgical services, we provide caring treatment in a 143-bed acute care facility that is just the right size to put you first and with network access to higher-level services if needed.” as stated on the hospital’s website.
Determined to serve others, she began and completed both her Bachelors’s Degree, Medical Degree, and Residency after having her 5 children. (Nicole, Erica, Michelle, Lara & Jeff Jr. SHe completed her undergraduate (Bachelors of Science) from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois in 1989. Following the completion of her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Dobner went on to further her training. She served her residencies at Deaconess Hospital and Forest Park Hospital.
Licensed to practice medicine in Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.
Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician is a physician who works at an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients. They care for unscheduled and undifferentiated patients of all ages.
Dr. Dobner has been married to her wonderful husband, Jeffrey for 41 years. They are blessed with 5 children and 14 grandchildren.
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