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Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD
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Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA.
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Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Fairhaven, MA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA.

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Dr. Schafer graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at National Naval Medical Center.Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Schafer currently practices at Southcoast Health Gastroenterology and are affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Schafer received an average rating of 2.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Schafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schafer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Scan
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Locations

  1. 1 Southcoast Health Gastroenterology
    208 Mill Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 973-2661
  2. 2 Mount Auburn Gastrointestinal Consultants
    300 Mount Auburn St Ste 513, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 864-0503

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • National Naval Medical Center
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • National Naval Medical Center
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schafer's profile.

Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Auburn Hospital

    330 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA

  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA