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Dr. James P Shaffer MD

Sleep Medicine Specialist | Sleep Medicine

8725 N WICKHAM RD MELBOURNE FL, 32940

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Dr. James Shaffer practices Sleep Medicine in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Shaffer studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.

Education and Training

Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1992

Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 1992

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Dr. James P Shaffer MD's Practice location

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1350 South Hickory St -
Melbourne, FL 32901
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Fax: 321-724-8069

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8725 N WICKHAM RD -
MELBOURNE, FL 32940
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New patients: 321-434-9563
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