Dr. Chad R Shaffer MD
Family Practitioner
3615 State Route 28 And 66 New Bethlehem PA, 16242About
Dr. Chad Shaffer is a family practitioner practicing in New Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Shaffer specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shaffer possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia MD
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Ear Infection
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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