Dr. Julie A Shapiro M.D.
Emergency Physician
55 Fogg Rd South Weymouth MA, 02190About
Dr. Julie Shapiro practices Emergency Medicine in South Weymouth, MA. Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro 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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