Mai Shimada M.D.
Emergency Physician
845 JACKSON ST SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94133About
Dr. Mai Shimada practices Emergency Medicine in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Dr. Shimada 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. Shimada examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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