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Dr. Shawn David Safford M.D., Surgeon (Pediatric)

Dr. Shawn David Safford M.D.

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102 HIGHLAND AVE SE STE 404 ROANOKE VA, 24013
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Dr. Shawn Safford is a general surgeon practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Safford specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Safford provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Pediatric Surgery

Provider Details

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Expert Publications

Residency

  • Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Pennstate Geisinger Hlth Sys, General Surgery  
  • Duke University - School of Medicine  

Dr. Shawn David Safford M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 8901 Rockville Pike Department Of Surgery

8901 Rockville Pike Department Of Surger -
Bethesda, MD 20889
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New patients: 215-590-2727

102 HIGHLAND AVE SE STE 404 -
ROANOKE, VA 24013
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New patients: 540-985-9812
Fax: 540-985-5328

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Dr. Shawn David Safford M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon 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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