Dr. John Shaffer, MD
Orthopedist
11100 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH, 44106About
Served in the United States Air Force from October 14th 1970- December 28th 1972
Education and Training
MD at University of Maryland
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
- Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine -
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
Fellowships
- Hand Surgery at Duke University Medical Center
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing
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