Rachel Elizabeth Shard
Emergency Physician
15790 Paul Vega Md Dr Hammond LA, 70403About
Dr. Rachel Shard practices Emergency Medicine in Hammond, LA. Dr. Shard 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. Shard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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