Dr. Stephen B Schaffer M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
3841 Piper St #230 Anchorage AK, 99508Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Stephen Schaffer is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Schaffer specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
University of Arizona M.D. 1998
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Tubes
- Adenoidectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Sinus Surgery
- Septopasty
- Skin Cancer Detection And Treatment
- Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment
- Thyroid Surgery
- Cochlear Implant
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Professional Member American College of Surgeons
- Professional Member Alaska State Medical Association
Dr. Stephen B Schaffer M.D.'s Practice location
ACENT Alaska Center for Ear Nose and Throat
3841 Piper St #230 -Anchorage, AK 99508Get Direction
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