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Dr. James M Desantis M.D.
Emergency Physician
1300 S Montgomery Ave Sheffield AL, 35660About
Dr. James Desantis practices Emergency Medicine in Sheffield, AL. Dr. Desantis 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. Desantis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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- Dr. Jeffrey D Anderson MD1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE SHEFFIELD AL 35660
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- Dr. Vinaya K Yadla MD1300 S Montgomery Ave Sheffield AL 35660
- Dr. Scott Allan Dixon MD1300 S Montgomery Ave Sheffield AL 35660
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