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Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD
4.4 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD is an Internist in Clearwater, FL.
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Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Clearwater, FL
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40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD is an Internist in Clearwater, FL.

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Dr. Schaffer graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD is an Internist in Clearwater, FL and has 40 years experience. Dr. Schaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. At present, Dr. Schaffer received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Schaffer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Schaffer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schaffer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 BayCare Medical Group Inc
    2605 Enterprise Rd E Ste 100, Clearwater, FL 33759
  2. 2 Neuspine Institute LLC
    2424 Enterprise Rd, Clearwater, FL 33763
  3. 3 Morton Plant Hospital
    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756

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4.4
Based on 17 Reviews
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Apr 10, 2023
I have been seeing Dr Schaffer for maybe 7 years now. LOVE his warmth and caring personality and his ability to understand me and help with any issues I have. HE stays current with me, even though I live in FL for 7 months and up north for 5 months. HE staying connected with my other DR and 99% they are both on same page
— Apr 10, 2023
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    1984
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaffer's profile.

Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL

  • Mease Countryside Hospital

    3231 McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL