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Dr. Shawn Safford, MD
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Overview of Dr. Shawn Safford, MD

Dr. Shawn Safford, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Lemoyne, PA. Dr. Safford, completed a fellowship at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Safford, completed a residency at Duke University Hospital.

Dr. Safford works at Pinnacle Health Medical Services in Lemoyne, PA with other offices in Hershey, PA, Roanoke, VA and New Orleans, LA. Dr. Safford is accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Anthem as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Safford's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pinnacle Health Medical Services
    3 Walnut St Ste 205, Lemoyne, PA 17043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 988-0090
  2. 2
    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 243-1455
  3. 3
    Carilion Children's Pediatric Plastic Surgery
    102 Highland Ave SE Ste 404, Roanoke, VA 24013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 985-9812
  4. 4
    Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4070

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  • UPMC Harrisburg
  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center
  • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus
  • St. Mary's Medical Center
  • UPMC Memorial

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    About Dr. Shawn Safford, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1245227628
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Duke University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Penn State Hershey Medical Center
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Shawn Safford, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Safford is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Safford accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Anthem, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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