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Summary
Dr. Richard Schaffer specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients across multiple healthcare settings. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Bethany Medical Center. With 56 years of medical experience, Dr. Schaffer has developed extensive expertise in treating patients of all ages, from routine family care to urgent medical situations.
Dr. Schaffer practices in Lawrence, Kansas, and maintains an affiliation with Clara Barton Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to provide both preventive family healthcare and critical emergency interventions. Whether addressing ongoing health concerns or managing acute medical needs, he offers patients experienced clinical judgment developed over more than five decades of practice.
Dr. Schaffer practices in Lawrence, Kansas, and maintains an affiliation with Clara Barton Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to provide both preventive family healthcare and critical emergency interventions. Whether addressing ongoing health concerns or managing acute medical needs, he offers patients experienced clinical judgment developed over more than five decades of practice.
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Quick Facts
- 56 years of experience
- Bethany Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 56 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, German, Portuguese | Speaks English | ||
| Lawrence , KS | Sheridan , WY | Boca Raton , FL | Orlando , FL |
| Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | |||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Allen Schaffer has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Allen Schaffer has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
56 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Kansas, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Bethany Medical Center
Medical School
University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 1972
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1970
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- Dr. Richard Schaffer's office is located at Student Af The Univ Of Kansa, Lawrence, KS, 66045.
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