Dr. Jacalyn Hope Shafer M.D.
Pediatrician
320 Central Park W #1fg New York NY, 10025About
Dr. Jacalyn Shafer is a pediatrician practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Shafer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shafer diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Shafer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1989
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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