Dr. James William Schaffer MD
Family Practitioner
13620 REESE BLVD E HUNTERSVILLE NC, 28078About
Dr. James Schaffer is a family practitioner practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Schaffer specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Schaffer possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperthyroidism
- Pain
- Gas
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
- Graves' Disease
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