Dr. Scott J Schaffer MD
Family Practitioner
7603 Colland Dr Fort Collins CO, 80525About
Dr. Scott Schaffer is a family practitioner practicing in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Schaffer 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. Schaffer 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
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1987
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bradley S. Abrahamson M.D.2020 S. College Avenue Fort Collins CO 80525
- Dr. Brienne Loy M.D.1106 E Prospect Rd Fort Collins CO 80525
- Dr. Nola Anne Macdonald D.O.315 Canyon Ave Fort Collins CO 80521
- Dr. Stephanie R Lockwood MD3519 Richmond Dr Fort Collins CO 80526
- Dr. William J Thieman M.D.1217 E Elizabeth St Fort Collins CO 80524
- Dr. Dana C Anglund DO1635 Foxtrail Dr Loveland CO 80538