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Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD
Internal Medicine* Age 41
Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 41
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA.

About Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD

Dr. Shaffer graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is an Internist in San Diego, CA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Marcos and Paradise Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    2012
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Katherine Shaffer, MD Practices

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Marcos

    360 Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA

  • Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St, National City, CA

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