Dr. Steve Yu-hung Shih M.D.
Hospitalist
5309 Nectar Cir Elk Grove CA, 95757About
Dr. Steve Shih is a hospitalist practicing in Elk Grove, CA. Dr. Shih specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Shih manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Shih 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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