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Jeffrey P Schaffer

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(46)
760 E Park Ave Long Beach NY, 11561
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4/5

About

Dr. Jeffrey Schaffer is a cardiologist practicing in Long Beach, NY. Dr. Schaffer specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Schaffer also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1975

SUNY DWNSTATE M C COLL MED 1975

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

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Jeffrey P Schaffer Other's Expert Contributions
  • Can I have mitral valve prolapse when doctor can not hear heart murmur?

    It is certainly possible to have a mitral valve prolapse seen on echo even though it is not audible. However if mitral valve prolapse is causing a signifigant mitral regurgitation (blood leaking back from left ventricle to left atrium during systole) this would usually be audible. It is possible for mitral valve prolapse to be acquired since your echo 6 years ago or to even be intermittent. READ MORE

  • Abdominal aneurysm prevention

    smoking is the main risk for an abdominal aortic aneurysm.abdominal aortic aneurysms are much more common in men than woman. The us preventive services task force recommend one time screening with ultrasound in male smokers between 65 and 75 years old.An aneurysm is critical, needing endovascular or surgical repair if it is over 5.4 cm or shows signs of rapid enlargement. Thesigns of a leaking aneurysm would be back pain. If you have concerns you should consult a health care provider READ MORE

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Gastritis
  • Gallstones
  • Pain

Jeffrey P Schaffer's Practice location

Dr. Jeffrey Schaffer

760 E Park Ave -
Long Beach, NY 11561
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New patients: 516-432-6666
Fax: 516-432-7509

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Patient Experience with Dr. Schaffer


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Jeffrey P Schaffer Other has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 46 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SOUTH NASSAU COMMUNITIES HOSPITALl

ONE HEALTHY WAY OCEANSIDE NY 11572

Head east on East Park Avenue 319 ft
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ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL AT SOUTH SHOREl

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTERl

1000 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY 11570

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