Dr. Hugh Alden Schuckman, MD
Emergency Physician
525 E Market St Akron OH, 44304About
Dr. Hugh Schuckman practices Emergency Medicine in Akron, OH. Dr. Schuckman 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. Schuckman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1978
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Internal Medicine, Baptist Memorial Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians, American College of Emergency Physicians
Favorite professional publications
- Internal Medicine Journal, Emergency Medicine Journal
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