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Melody M Shepherd MD
Hospitalist
222 TONGASS DR SITKA AK, 99835About
Dr. Melody Shepherd is a hospitalist practicing in SITKA, AK. Dr. Shepherd specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Shepherd manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Shepherd 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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