Dr. Matthew James Shaffer M.D.
Hospitalist
2201 LEXINGTON AVE ASHLAND KY, 41101About
Dr. Matthew Shaffer is a hospitalist practicing in ASHLAND, KY. Dr. Shaffer specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Shaffer manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Shaffer works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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