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Summary
Dr. Stephen Shaffer is a gastroenterologist who specializes in pediatric care, bringing 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 is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Shaffer practices at Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware. He focuses on treating digestive issues in children, including problems with bowel habits and constipation. His expertise includes performing diagnostic tests and specialized biopsies to help identify and treat various conditions affecting young patients.
Dr. Shaffer practices at Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware. He focuses on treating digestive issues in children, including problems with bowel habits and constipation. His expertise includes performing diagnostic tests and specialized biopsies to help identify and treat various conditions affecting young patients.
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Quick Facts
- 40 years of experience
- 35 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Medical Center Of Delaware
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 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 English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Wilmington , DE | Darby , PA | Darby , PA | Darby , PA |
| Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine | Med School: St Georges University School of Medicine-Grenada | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Stephen Shaffer's office located?
- Dr. Stephen Shaffer's office is located at 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19803.
- Does Dr. Stephen Shaffer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Stephen Shaffer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Shaffer affiliated with?
- Dr. Stephen Shaffer is affiliated with Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware.
- Does Dr. Stephen Shaffer accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Stephen Shaffer accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Stephen Shaffer accepting new patients?
- Dr. Stephen Shaffer has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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