Marc Schaefer
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Marc Schaefer is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Schaefer specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Sackler School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Birth Defects
- Diarrhea
- Gastroenteritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
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