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Summary
Dr. Stephen Shaffer is a gastroenterologist and pediatrician who brings four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his residency at the Medical Center of Delaware. Dr. Shaffer provides care in both Spanish and English to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Shaffer practices at Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware, where he focuses on digestive health issues in young patients. He treats children with constipation and helps families manage changes in bowel habits. His expertise includes performing abdominal X-rays and coordinating infusion therapy when specialized treatments are needed.
Dr. Shaffer practices at Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware, where he focuses on digestive health issues in young patients. He treats children with constipation and helps families manage changes in bowel habits. His expertise includes performing abdominal X-rays and coordinating infusion therapy when specialized treatments are needed.
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Quick Facts
- 40 years of experience
- 35 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Medical Center Of Delaware
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Nemours Alfred I Dupont Hospital For Children
1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803 Tel: (302) 651-4000
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 40 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
| Wilmington , DE | Darby , PA | Darby , PA | Darby , PA |
| Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine | Med School: Medical College Baroda (India) | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Ernest Shaffer
Medical Specialties
Dr. Stephen Ernest Shaffer has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Stephen Ernest Shaffer has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
Dr. Stephen Ernest Shaffer holds an expired medical license in the state of Delaware.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Delaware that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Medical Center Of Delaware.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in 1986.
NPI Number
Dr. Shaffer's NPI number is 1023100872.
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- Where is Dr. Stephen Shaffer's office located?
- Dr. Stephen Shaffer's office is located at 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19803.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Shaffer affiliated with?
- Dr. Stephen Shaffer is affiliated with Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware.
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