Dr. Charles E Shaffer MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
565 Radio Hill Rd Marion VA, 24354About
Dr. Charles Shaffer practices Emergency Medicine in Marion, VA. Dr. Shaffer assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Shaffer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine,Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia MD
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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