Shark Bite (cont.)
Medical Author:
Eric Mowatt-Larssen, MD
Coauthor:
Paul Auerbach, MD
Coauthor:
George Burgess, MSc
Medical Editor:
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEMDr. Ben Wedro practices emergency medicine at Gundersen Clinic, a regional trauma center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His background includes undergraduate and medical studies at the University of Alberta, a Family Practice internship at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. IN THIS ARTICLEWhen to Seek Medical CareSee a doctor for all but minor wounds. The doctor will evaluate the wound for significant damage, such as injury to blood vessels, nerves, or internal organs. Must Read Articles Related to Shark Bite
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