Dr. Larry William Schafer M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1001 E. 21st St. Suite 501 Sioux Falls SD, 57105About
Dr. Larry Schafer is a gastroenterologist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Schafer specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Schafer performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Risk of development of gastric carcinoma in patients with pernicious anemia: a population-based study in Rochester, Minnesota.
- The risk of gastric carcinoma after surgical treatment for benign ulcer disease. A population-based study in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- Indications, complications, and long-term results of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a retrospective study.
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