Dr. David A. Schaeffer MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
807 Childrens Way Jacksonville FL, 32207About
Dr. David Schaeffer practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Schaeffer treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.
Education and Training
Drexel University College of Medicine
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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