Dr. David M. Schaffzin M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1203 Langhorne Newtown Rd St. Clare Medical Bl Langhorne PA, 19047About
Dr. David Schaffzin is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Langhorne, PA. Dr. Schaffzin specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Schaffzin often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1997
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1997
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Surgeon-performed ultrasound: endorectal ultrasound.
- Endorectal ultrasound in the preoperative evaluation of rectal cancer.
- Nonoperative management of complicated diverticular disease.
- Colonic stents: the modern treatment of colonic obstruction.
- Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of mesenteric veins in the elderly.
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Vascular Disease
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