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Dr. Don Schaffer, MD
Pediatrics* Age 74
Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Dr. Don Schaffer, MD is a Pediatrician in Houston, TX.
Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Pediatrics* Age 74
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Don Schaffer, MD is a Pediatrician in Houston, TX.
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About Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Dr. Schaffer graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Don Schaffer, MD is a Pediatrician in Houston, TX and has 50 years experience. Dr. Schaffer currently practices at Bootin and Savrick Pediatric Associates and is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas. Dr. Schaffer has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Pharyngitis, Strep Throat, Fever and Newborn Jaundice among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Schaffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schaffer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schaffer is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Strep Throat
Fever
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Newborn Jaundice
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Nail Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foot Infection
Mild Asthma
Limb Pain
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Ingrown Nail
Joint Pain
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Diaper Rash
Constipation
Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infections
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Allergies
Amenorrhea
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylactic Peanut Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asthma in Children
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bird Flu
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Black Hairy Tongue
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chest Wall Deformity
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Ear Infection
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
Elbow Sprain
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Fever-Induced Seizure
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Gonorrhea Infections
Hair Loss
Headache
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Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Infections
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Iodine Deficiency
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mononucleosis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Newborn Dehydration
Newborn Noninfectious Diarrhea
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Diseases
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinworm
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Roundworm
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
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Scarlet Fever
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Serous Conjunctivitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Torticollis
Tremor
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Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Diabetes Counseling
Immunization
Newborn and Well-Child Care
Sports Physical Examination
Well Child Examination
Wellness Examination

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Humana
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
    Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • United Healthcare
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna

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Meet Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Don Schaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaffer's profile.

Dr. Schaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Pharyngitis, Strep Throat, Fever and Newborn Jaundice. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Don Schaffer, MD is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas.

Yes, Dr. Don Schaffer, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.
Internship
  • Texas Children's Hospital
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1980
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Don Schaffer, MD Practices

  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas

    7600 Fannin St, Houston, TX

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