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Dr. Sheldon Chaffer M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1507 W MAIN ST GATESVILLE TX, 76528About
Dr. Sheldon Chaffer is a nephrologist practicing in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Chaffer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chaffer most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
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North Texas Ob-Gyn Associates
328 W Main -Lewisville, TX 75057Get Direction
Practice At 2401 S 31st St
2401 S 31st St -Temple, TX 76508Get Direction
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