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Dr. Katherine Shafer, MD

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Overview of Dr. Katherine Shafer, MD

Dr. Katherine Shafer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fremont, MI. 

Dr. Shafer works at Practice in Fremont, MI with other offices in Grand Rapids, MI. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shafer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Corewell Health Medical Group West
    230 W Oak St, Fremont, MI 49412 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (231) 924-4200
  2. 2
    Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital
    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (231) 924-4200

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Skin Grafts
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    About Dr. Katherine Shafer, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1891957262
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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