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Dr. Shawn Safford, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Shawn Safford, MD
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Dr. Shawn Safford, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Lemoyne, PA.
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Dr. Shawn Safford, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 54
Lemoyne, PA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Shawn Safford, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Lemoyne, PA.

About

Dr. Safford studied at Penn State University. Dr. Shawn Safford, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Lemoyne, PA. Dr. Safford currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus, St. Mary's Medical Center, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Memorial. At present, Dr. Safford received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Safford's office accepts new patients. Dr. Safford is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Spinal Nerve Block
Surgery, Trauma
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Tracheal Surgery
Tumor Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Locations

  1. 1 UPMC Childrens Specialists-Critical Care
    3 Walnut St Ste 205, Lemoyne, PA 17043
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 988-0090
  2. 2 UPMC Children's Specialty Services In Chambersburg
    761 5th Ave Ste D, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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  3. 3 Office
    102 Highland Ave SE Ste 404, Roanoke, VA 24013
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 985-9812
  4. 4 MSHMC-Rehab Hospital
    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 243-1455

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Jun 02, 2023
Performed multiple surgeries on newborn/infant with great success
— Jun 02, 2023
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Penn State Hershey Medical Center
    1998
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
    2008
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shawn Safford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Safford's profile.

Dr. Shawn Safford, MD is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus, St. Mary's Medical Center, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Memorial.

Yes, Dr. Shawn Safford, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus

    801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA

  • St. Mary's Medical Center

    901 45th St, Mangonia Park, FL

  • UPMC Harrisburg

    111 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA

  • UPMC Memorial

    1701 Innovation Dr, York, PA