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Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 80
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Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Truckee, CA.
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Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 80
Truckee, CA
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience
Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Truckee, CA.

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Dr. Schaffer graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore. Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Truckee, CA and has 54 years experience. Dr. Schaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tahoe Forest Hospital, Eastern Plumas Hospital Portola, Incline Village Community Hospital and Plumas District Hospital. Dr. Schaffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaffer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatitis
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Cholangitis
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Locations

  1. 1 Tahoe Forest Hospital District
    10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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  • University of Maryland at Baltimore
    1971
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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaffer's profile.

Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD is affiliated with Tahoe Forest Hospital, Eastern Plumas Hospital Portola, Incline Village Community Hospital and Plumas District Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tahoe Forest Hospital

    10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA

  • Eastern Plumas Hospital Portola

    500 1st Ave, Portola, CA

  • Incline Village Community Hospital

    880 Alder Ave, Incline Village, NV

  • Plumas District Hospital

    1065 Bucks Lake Rd, Quincy, CA