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Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Truckee, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD

Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Truckee, CA. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and is affiliated with Tahoe Forest Hospital. Dr. Schaffer, completed a residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Schaffer an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Schaffer works at Rheumatology & Gastroenterology Assoc. PC in Truckee, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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
    Heifetz and Palmer Mds A Medical
    10956 Donner Pass Rd Ste 210, Truckee, CA 96161 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 587-7698
  2. 2
    Tahoe Forest Hospital District
    10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 587-7698

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  • Tahoe Forest Hospital

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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy

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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Pancreatitis
Urinary Incontinence
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Diverticulosis
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Esophageal Ulcer
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Leukocytopenia
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Gerald Schaffer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1780797027
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Albany Medical Center Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Schaffer works at Rheumatology & Gastroenterology Assoc. PC in Truckee, CA. View the full address on Dr. Schaffer’s profile.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Schaffer. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schaffer.

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