
Dr. David N Shaffer M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
7503 Surratts Rd Clinton MD, 20735About
Dr. David Shaffer is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Clinton, MD. Dr. Shaffer specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Shaffer can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Shaffer can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1972
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1972
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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