Dr. Howard L Shaffer MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
6100 Harris Pkwy Suite 350 Fort Worth TX, 76132About
Dr. Howard Shaffer is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Shaffer specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1973
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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