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Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
12 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 12 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shaffer an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Shaffer works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in El Cajon, CA and Chula Vista, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Shaffer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Precision Research Institute LLC
    292 Euclid Ave Ste 115, San Diego, CA 92114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 266-3332
  2. 2
    Thota & Koka Amc
    2732 Navajo Rd Ste 200, El Cajon, CA 92020 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 270-4914
  3. 3
    Navajo Road Surgical Center Inc
    2732 Navajo Rd Ste 100, El Cajon, CA 92020 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 564-8249
  4. 4
    Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
    435 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 691-7000

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  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • Paradise Valley Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 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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    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Shaffer. 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. Shaffer.

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