Don M. Schaffer, MD | Houston, TX | Pediatrician

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Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s offers patients easy access to online scheduling. Click on the “website” or “Appointments” button to make an appointment online today. For your convenience, Texas Children’s Hospital has more than 10 locations across the greater Houston area ready to provide you and your family with care that’s convenient for you. Our medical providers see patients at our hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, Katy in West Houston, and The Woodlands. Our Specialty Care clinics can be found throughout local communities and provide you with the same level of care you know and expect from Texas Children’s – just closer to home.

accepting new patients
4.8

110 Ratings
51 years of experience
87 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Baylor College Of Medicine
32 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Don Schaffer's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

110 Ratings with 32 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (50) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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He is absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend him.

May 23rd, 2019

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Dr. Don Schaffer has been our kids doctor since 2010. We live in Sugar Land and sometime it's hard to get to our appt due to traffic, but I will NEVER change my children's doctor because of him. My husband even said, "if only Dr. Don would treat adults as well... we would make him our GP doctor." haha I've referred many friends to him. He always takes the time to listen to our concerns. Dr. Schaffer is always knowledgeable, thorough, available, patient, caring, friendly, and funny. He is not like other doctors who would just write a prescription just because they think that's the only way to solve the medical problem. My husband and I really like that. We only get prescribed meds if our kids really needs it. His nurses and staff are very helpful, professional, and friendly -- they are just 'AWESOME'!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 15th, 2018

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My kids have been going to Dr. Don Schaffer since they were born - for the last 20 and 17 years! We all love him. He has always been knowledgeable, thorough, available, patient, caring, friendly, and funny. We will be sad when we "outgrow" him. The nurses are great. All of the staff is always professional, helpful and happy. The few times we have not been able to see Dr. Don, we have been very happy with the other doctors in the practice. Except for selfishly not wanting him to get any busier, I highly recommend Dr. Schaffer and Pediatrics of Greater Houston.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 13th, 2018

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Our family has been with this doctor for 30 years and would not go to another another doctor. He is commpasionate, and caring to his patients. I would highly recommend him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 20th, 2017

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Dr. Schaffer is the best. I wouldn't take my children to anyone else!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 15th, 2016

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I have always enjoyed having a great doctor for my child, it puts your mind at ease when your child is sick to have someone help you aid them and still be personable.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 14th, 2016

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I LOVE Dr.Don and his staff.The staff is always polite. The young lady at the front desk is always very kind. She's had the same attitude for the 10 yrs I've been coming. Im not sure of her name but she recently had an baby.Every visit I always listen as Dr.Don sings up and down the hallway and in out each room lol.No matter how sick my kids are they always enjoy his presence, they make sure that they let everyone know that their Dr. Loves 2 sing not to mention that they even know what college he went to and what position he played in football lol .My daughter was in Children Memorial hospital for almost 9 days and Dr.Don came every morning humming one of his latest hits lol To follow up on her,and i don't know If he had a clue on how much that really helped me through out my stay there.So thanks Dr.Don for all that you do it really matters.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 10th, 2016

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I like everything about Dr. Schaffer. He is the best Dr. My kids have ever had and wouldn't change it for anything. He's very funny and gentle with the kids.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 16th, 2016

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I'm very pleased with Dr Schaffer and I do refer my clients to Him and his associates.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 16th, 2016

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Dr. Don has been the best pediatrician for my children. His personal follow up is amazing. He has a way of connecting with each person that is uncanny. You know where you stand with him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 16th, 2016

Don M. Schaffer

6701 Fannin St # 10Houston, TX 77030

Tel: (832) 822-3300


Don M. Schaffer, MD	Dr. Nasser D. Askari, DO	Dr. Belle Bonita Dalton, MD	Dr. Alanna Janine Albano
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (110 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	4 (2 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience		30 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Houston , TX	Mansfield , TX	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine		Med School: Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Don M. Schaffer holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1976 and Baylor College Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Don M. Schaffer's NPI number is 1336151521.

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