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Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3.0 (37)
Map Pin Small Opelika, AL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD

Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Opelika, AL. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF IOWA and is affiliated with Eamc Lanier, East Alabama Medical Center and Russell Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Schaffner an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Schaffner works at Endocrinology & Metabolism of East Alabama in Opelika, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Morbid Obesity and Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and 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. Schaffner's Office Locations

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    Endocrinology & Metabolism of East Alabama
    2420 Village Professional Dr S, Opelika, AL 36801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 528-7270

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  • Eamc Lanier
  • East Alabama Medical Center
  • Russell Medical Center

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    About Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD

    Specialties
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184684953
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schaffner is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schaffner has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schaffner works at Endocrinology & Metabolism of East Alabama in Opelika, AL. View the full address on Dr. Schaffner’s profile.

    Dr. Schaffner has seen patients for Morbid Obesity and Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schaffner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Schaffner. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schaffner.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Schaffner, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Schaffner appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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