Dr. Marcus Doddridge Shaffer M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
830 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 302 Charleston WV, 25302About
Dr. Marcus Shaffer is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Shaffer specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Birth Defects
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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