As a critical care specialist in Dallas, Dr. Joyce Shotwell cares for patients that are in critical condition, typically in a hospital setting.
Yes, Dr. Joyce M. Shotwell is accepting new patients at this office.
(214) 824-4431
3801 Gaston Avenue, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75246-1541
Dr. Joyce Shotwell graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1979.
Dr. Shotwell has two offices in Texas and Alaska where she specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Shotwell provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Shotwell may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
An internist in Anchorage, AK, Dr. Joyce Shotwell specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Shotwell may also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients experiencing severe breathing problems would be referred to a pulmonologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Shotwell may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Shotwell utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Shotwell, but only those who participate in Medicare.