Dr. Hal K Schaffer MD
Dermatologist
1301 River St Suite 108 Valatie NY, 12184About
Dr. Hal Schaffer is a dermatologist practicing in Valatie, NY. Dr. Schaffer specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Schaffer diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Contact Dermatitis
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
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