Dr. Robert V Shafor MD
Surgeon
1051 Gause Blvd Suite 260 Slidell LA, 70458Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Robert Shafor is a general surgeon practicing in Slidell, LA. Dr. Shafor specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Shafor provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1989
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1989
UNIV HOSPS AND CLINICS 1989
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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