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Dr. Jeffrey Paffrath, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.9 (36)
Map Pin Small Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jeffrey Paffrath, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Paffrath, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Lakeland, FL. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with Bartow Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Paffrath, completed a residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Paffrath an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Paffrath works at Practice in Lakeland, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Paffrath's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Watson Clinic Llp
    1755 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7486
  2. 2
    Watson Clinic Llp
    1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7000
    Monday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Bartow Regional Medical Center
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

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Home Sleep Study
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    3.9
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    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1821039397
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Allegheny College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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