Dr. Laurence Marion Deshields MD
Hospitalist
820 S Columbus St #106 Alexandria VA, 22314About
Dr. Laurence Deshields is a hospitalist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Deshields specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Deshields manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Deshields works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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