Karen Shafer
Family Practitioner
1520 N SENATE AVE INDIANAPOLIS IN, 46202About
Dr. Karen Shafer is a family practitioner practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer 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.
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