Dr. Lawrence Schaffer MD
Pediatrician
104 Fulton Ave Poughkeepsie NY, 12603About
Dr. Lawrence Schaffer is a pediatrician practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Schaffer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Schaffer diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Schaffer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1971
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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