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Dr. Charles Schafer, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Charles Schafer, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Schafer, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Charles Schafer, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Charles Schafer, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Schafer graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed a residency at General Surgery, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Charles Schafer, MD is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Schafer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital and Penn Highlands Huntingdon. At present, Dr. Schafer received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Schafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schafer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Incisional Hernia
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Blue Choice Advantage
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  • Capital Blue Cross
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    Curative EPO
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    Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Barnaby Schafer Surgical Associates Inc.
    2701 Holme Ave Ste 104, Philadelphia, PA 19152
  2. 2 Penn Highlands Medical Services Inc Surgical Care Center
    820 Bryan St Ste 3, Huntingdon, PA 16652
  3. 3 Penn Highlands Huntingdon
    1225 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, PA 16652
  4. 4 American Access Care of Pennsylvania
    7959 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schafer
4.2
Based on 5 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Aug 07, 2020
Saved My foot when everyone wanted to amputate.
Victor D. Ellenberger — Aug 07, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Schafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schafer's profile.

Dr. Charles Schafer, MD is affiliated with Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital and Penn Highlands Huntingdon.

Yes, Dr. Charles Schafer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital

    8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon

    1225 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, PA