Dr. Christine M Schafer MD
Allergist and Immunologist
970 Parchment Drive Se Suite 203 Grand Rapids MI, 49546About
Dr. Christine Schafer practices Allergy and Immunology care in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Schafer specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Schafer provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1988
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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