Eric Christopher Shafer D.O.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
620 John Paul Jones Cir Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Eric Shafer is a cardiologist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Ohio University / Main Campus 2007
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