
Dr. Katherine Shafer M.D.
Emergency Physician
212 McNeese St. Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Katherine Shafer practices Emergency Medicine in New Haven, CT. Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Louisiana Foot and Ankle Specialists, LLC
212 McNeese St. -Lake Charles, LA 70605Get Direction
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