Dr. Shawn Michael Cox M.D.
Emergency Physician
100 NE SAINT LUKES BLVD LEES SUMMIT MO, 64086About
Dr. Shawn Cox practices Emergency Medicine in LEES SUMMIT, MO. Dr. Cox 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. Cox 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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