Dr. William Ronald Shanks M.D.
Emergency Physician
166 Hospital St Monticello KY, 42633About
Dr. William Shanks practices Emergency Medicine in Monticello, KY. Dr. Shanks 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. Shanks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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