Dr. Thomas Sheftel MD
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
55 Whitcher St Ne Suite 220 Marietta GA, 30060About
Dr. Sheftel received his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Kansas in Lawrence, which is where he also completed his internal medicine residency. Dr. Sheftel has practiced as a dual speciali ...
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1979
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
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- Member WellStar Medical Group
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