
Dr. Laurel A Shepherd MD
Emergency Physician
9493 S 700 E Sandy UT, 84070About
Dr. Laurel Shepherd practices Emergency Medicine in Sandy, UT. Dr. Shepherd 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. Shepherd examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Iowa Medical School MD
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