David A. Schaeffer, MD

Dr. David Schaeffer is a pulmonologist who specializes in pediatric respiratory care, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to young patients and their families. They earned their medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Kaleida Health System. With 46 years of experience treating children with breathing disorders, Dr. Schaeffer has developed deep expertise in managing complex pediatric pulmonary conditions. They communicate with patients and families in English.

Dr. Schaeffer practices at Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville, Florida, and maintains hospital privileges at Baptist Health Wolfson Children's Hospital. They focus on treating childhood asthma and rhinitis, helping young patients breathe easier and enjoy active lives. Dr. Schaeffer performs comprehensive pulmonary function testing and specialized procedures like bronchodilator reversibility testing to accurately diagnose breathing problems. They also …conduct asthma challenge tests to determine specific triggers and develop personalized treatment plans. Patients have given Dr. Schaeffer an average rating of 2.7 out of 5 on Vitals.