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Dr. Larry Schafer is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who has dedicated nearly five decades to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota and completed their residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School. With 47 years of clinical experience, Dr. Schafer brings extensive knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders and comprehensive internal medicine care.
Dr. Schafer practices at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their dual specialty training allows them to provide both specialized gastroenterology services and comprehensive internal medicine care. The combination of digestive health expertise with broad internal medicine knowledge enables Dr. Schafer to address complex medical conditions that may involve multiple body systems.
Dr. Schafer practices at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their dual specialty training allows them to provide both specialized gastroenterology services and comprehensive internal medicine care. The combination of digestive health expertise with broad internal medicine knowledge enables Dr. Schafer to address complex medical conditions that may involve multiple body systems.
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Quick Facts
- 47 years of experience
- Mayo Clinic And Medical School
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
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| Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Infectious Disease |
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Sioux Falls , SD | Sioux Falls , SD | Kernersville , NC | Sioux Falls , SD |
| Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine The University Of South Dakota | Med School: Institute Of Medicine Tribhuvan University | Med School: Institute Of Medicine Tribhuvan University | Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Larry W Schafer has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Larry W Schafer has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Mayo Clinic And Medical School
Medical School
Sanford School Of Medicine The University Of South DakotaGraduated in 1979
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- Dr. Larry Schafer's office is located at 1417 S Cliff Ave Ste 501, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105.
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