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Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 39
Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA and has 12 years experience. They graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER. They currently practice 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. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Nausea
Constipation
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Nausea
Constipation
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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
Anal or Rectal Pain
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)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Gout
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
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Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
Hydrocele
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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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Second-Degree Burns
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Throat Pain
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wheezing
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Diabetes Counseling
Immunization Administration

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  • Aetna HMO
    Basic HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Pathway-CA HMO
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    California Care Large Group HMO
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  • Statewide - AZ EPO
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    Priority Select HMO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

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) 266-3332
  3. 3 Thota & Koka AMC
    2732 Navajo Rd Ste 200, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 270-4914
  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

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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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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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