Mrs. Deirdre Ruth Schaefer DO
Pediatrician
159 Margaret St Suite 100 Plattsburgh NY, 12901About
Dr. Deirdre Schaefer is a pediatrician practicing in Plattsburgh, NY. Dr. Schaefer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Schaefer diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Schaefer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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