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Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Paradise Valley Hospital.

Dr. Shaffer works at Desta Digestive Disease Center in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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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    Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Physicians Medical Group
    292 Euclid Ave Ste 115, San Diego, CA 92114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 266-3332

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    About Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

    Specialties
    • Internal Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1336405695
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    Education & Certifications

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    • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
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    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shaffer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Shaffer works at Desta Digestive Disease Center in San Diego, CA. View the full address on Dr. Shaffer’s profile.

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