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Dr. Stephen B Schaffer M.D., Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Dr. Stephen B Schaffer M.D.

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

5/5(56)
3841 Piper St #230 Anchorage AK, 99508
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Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Stephen Schaffer is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Schaffer 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

University of Arizona M.D. 1998

Board Certification

OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Treatments

  • Ear Tubes
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Septopasty
  • Skin Cancer Detection And Treatment
  • Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Cochlear Implant

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 
  • Professional Member American College of Surgeons 
  • Professional Member Alaska State Medical Association 

Dr. Stephen B Schaffer M.D.'s Practice location

ACENT Alaska Center for Ear Nose and Throat

3841 Piper St #230 -
Anchorage, AK 99508
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New patients: 907-279-8800, 907-279-8800
Fax: 907-279-8810
http://www.acentalaska.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Schaffer


5.0

Based on 56 reviews

Dr. Stephen B Schaffer M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 56 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) 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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