Dr. Weldon F Shaffer M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2875 Barn Rd Suite 200 Christiansburg VA, 24073About
Dr. Weldon Shaffer is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Christiansburg, VA. Dr. Shaffer specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Shaffer can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Shaffer can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1989
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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