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Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA.
Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Fairhaven, MA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA.

About Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD

Dr. Schafer graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences. Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Schafer currently practices at Southcoast Health Urgent Care-Fairhaven and is affiliated with Charlton Memorial Hospital. Dr. Schafer has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Diarrhea, Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Schafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schafer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Diarrhea
Constipation
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Diarrhea
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Cirrhosis
Nausea
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Dysphagia
Vomiting Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Abdominal Pain
Hypokalemia
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hepatitis C
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Ulcer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Anemia
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Gastric Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Unexplained Weight Loss
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Gastroptosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Heartburn
Gallstones
Esophageal Ulcer
Chronic Gastritis
Viral Enteritis
Indigestion
Malnutrition
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Vitamin_Deficiency
Dehydration
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Duodenitis
Ascites
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Sigmoidoscopy
Bile Duct Obstruction
Enteritis
Hepatitis B
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Tapeworm Infection
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Jun 10, 2025
I saw dr Schaffer and he treated me for Hpyloris, it went away completely, dr Schaffer was attentive and listened about my history with this illness, I m glad he treated me.
Dolores Martins — Jun 10, 2025
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Meet Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD

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Dr. Schafer frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Diarrhea, Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is affiliated with Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD Practices

  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA

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