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Dr. Gary Schafer, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Gary Schafer, MD
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Dr. Gary Schafer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Forest City, NC.
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Dr. Gary Schafer, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 68
Forest City, NC
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Gary Schafer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Forest City, NC.

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Dr. Schafer graduated from Wake Forest University. Dr. Gary Schafer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Forest City, NC and has 38 years experience. Dr. Schafer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Dr. Schafer has experience treating conditions like Asthma, Sleep Apnea and Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schafer received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Schafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schafer is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Asthma
Sleep Apnea
Shortness of Breath
Asthma
Sleep Apnea
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Asthma
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Sleep Apnea
Shortness of Breath
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Emphysema
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Gallstones
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Lung Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pneumonia
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Asbestosis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Central Cyanosis
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Liver Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Embolism
Respiratory Failure
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling

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Locations

  1. 1 Rutherford Internal Medicine Associates
    181 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 286-9036
  2. 2 Rutherford Regional Medical Center
    288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 286-5000

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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest University
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Schafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schafer's profile.

Dr. Schafer frequently treats the following conditions: Asthma, Sleep Apnea and Shortness of Breath. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Schafer, MD is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gary Schafer, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rutherford Regional Medical Center

    288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC