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Dr. Shawn Safford, MD
Overview of Dr. Shawn Safford, MD
Dr. Shawn Safford, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Lemoyne, PA. Dr. Safford, completed a fellowship at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Safford, completed a residency at Duke University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Safford an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Safford's Office Locations
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Upmc Childrens Specialists-critical Care3 Walnut St Ste 205, Lemoyne, PA 17043 Directions (717) 988-0090
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Upmc Children's Specialty Services in Chambersburg761 5th Ave Ste D, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Directions (717) 988-0090
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Mshmc-rehab Hospital500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 Directions (800) 243-1455
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Office102 Highland Ave SE Ste 404, Roanoke, VA 24013 Directions (540) 985-9812
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- 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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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1245227628
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Fellowship
Residency
- Duke University Hospital
Residency
Internship
- Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Internship
Undergraduate School
- Penn State University
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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