Dr. Hitesh Shah M.D.
Emergency Physician
80 Seymour St Hartford CT, 06102About
Dr. Hitesh Shah practices Emergency Medicine in Hartford, CT. Dr. Shah 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. Shah examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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