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Dr. Stephen Shafer MD

Neurologist | Neurology

5/5(1)
506 Malcolm X Blvd Wp-522 New York NY, 10037
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5/5

About

Dr. Stephen Shafer is a distinguished Neurologist in New York, NY. Dr. Shafer specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Shafer employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Shafer is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.

Education and Training

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1970

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1970

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Stephen Shafer MD's Practice location

Practice At 506 Malcolm X Blvd Wp-522

506 Malcolm X Blvd Wp-522 -
New York, NY 10037
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New patients: 212-939-2740
Fax: 212-939-2759

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Dr. Stephen Shafer MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTERl

234 EAST 149TH STREET BRONX NY 10451

Head northeast on Malcolm X Boulevard 2466 ft
Turn right onto West 145th Street 529 ft
Continue straight onto 145th Street Bridge 761 ft
Continue straight onto East 149th Street 1303 ft
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MOUNT SINAI HOSPITALl

ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE NEW YORK NY 10029

Head northeast on Malcolm X Boulevard 360 ft
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METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL CENTERl

1901 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10029

Head northeast on Malcolm X Boulevard 360 ft
Turn right onto West 137th Street 996 ft
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