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Dr. Stephen Shaffer, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. Stephen Shaffer, MD

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Dr. Stephen Shaffer, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 65
Wilmington, DE
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Shaffer, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Wilmington, DE.

About

Dr. Shaffer graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1986 and completed a residency at Medical Center of Delaware/Christiana Care. Dr. Stephen Shaffer, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Wilmington, DE and has 39 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Beebe Medical Center, Christiana Hospital, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex, Grand View Health and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Nausea and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer also speaks German. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Nausea
Abdominal Pain
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Manometry
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Constipation
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hirschsprung's Disease
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Megacolon
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Motility Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Fecal Impaction Removal
Hepatitis Screening
High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)

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Locations

  1. 1 Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware
    1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
  2. 2 Nemours Childrens Health Philadelphia
    833 Chestnut St Ste 300, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  3. 3 Nemours Children's Health Milford
    101 Wellness Way, Milford, DE 19963
  4. 4 Office
    825 Old Lancaster Rd Ste 2500, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
  5. 5 Nemours Children's Health Pensacola Specialty Care
    8331 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514

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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical Center Delaware
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical Center of Delaware/Christiana Care
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Hospital Of Cleveland/Rainbow Babies
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Beebe Medical Center, Christiana Hospital, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex, Grand View Health and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE

  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE

  • Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE

  • Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus

    640 S State St, Dover, DE

  • Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex

    100 Wellness Way, Milford, DE

  • Grand View Health

    700 Lawn Ave, Sellersville, PA

  • Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

    1700 13th St, Everett, WA