Dr. Kelly Elaine Shaffer M.D.
Urologist
924 Cox Rd Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Kelly Shaffer is a urologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Shaffer specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
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UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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