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Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Pediatrics*
4.6 (56)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Dr. Don Schaffer, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas. Dr. Schaffer, completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Schaffer an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Schaffer works at Pediatrics of Greater Houston - Houston in Houston, TX with other offices in Kingwood, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schaffer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pediatrics of Greater Houston - Houston
    7900 Fannin St Ste 3300, Houston, TX 77054 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 630-0660
  2. 2
    Woman's Health - Kingwood
    1330 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 630-0660
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
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  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas

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    4.6
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    Based on 56 ratings
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    About Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1336151521
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Texas Children's Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Don Schaffer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schaffer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schaffer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schaffer has seen patients for Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schaffer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    56 patients have reviewed Dr. Schaffer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schaffer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Schaffer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Schaffer appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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