Dr. Deborah Ann Schaefer DO
Family Practitioner
203 Union Ave Holbrook NY, 11741About
Dr. Deborah Schaefer is a family practitioner practicing in Holbrook, NY. Dr. Schaefer specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Schaefer possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1992
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1992
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Fever
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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