Dr. Lauren Cary Shaffer M.D.
Emergency Physician
120 E Harris Ave San Angelo TX, 76903About
Dr. Lauren Shaffer practices Emergency Medicine in San Angelo, TX. Dr. Shaffer assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Shaffer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of California 1969
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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