Dr. Edward Shaheen MD
Emergency Physician
524 Michael Debakey Drive Emergency Department Lake Charles LA, 70601About
Dr. Edward Shaheen practices Emergency Medicine in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Shaheen 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. Shaheen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1991
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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