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Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 39
Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD
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Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 39
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Shaffer graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
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Nausea
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Gastroptosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
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Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Diabetes Type 2
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Diverticulitis
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Down Syndrome
Dysentery
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Fibromyalgia
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoporosis
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Peptic Ulcer
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Polyneuropathy
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Second-Degree Burns
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Sleep Apnea
Throat Pain
Urinary Incontinence
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
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Diabetes Counseling
Immunization Administration

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    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Precision Research Institute LLC
    292 Euclid Ave Ste 115, San Diego, CA 92114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 266-3332
  2. 2 Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
    435 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 359-6600
  3. 3 Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
    435 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 266-3332
  4. 4 Navajo Road Surgical Center Inc
    2732 Navajo Rd Ste 100, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 564-8249
  5. 5 Thota & Koka AMC
    2732 Navajo Rd Ste 200, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 270-4914

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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, National City, CA