
Dr. Jeffery S Shafer MD
Emergency Physician
200 HEALTH CARE DR GREENVILLE IL, 62246About
Dr. Jeffery Shafer practices Emergency Medicine in Belleville, IL. Dr. Shafer assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Shafer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Dr. Jeffery S Shafer MD's Practice location
Dr. Jeffery Shafer, MD
4500 Memorial Dr Ems Office -Belleville, IL 62226Get Direction
Dr. Jeffery S Shafer MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Facts About Meningitis Vaccines
IntroductionThe only way to prevent serious and life-threatening diseases such as meningitis is through vaccination. Meningitis can also be caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. The infection usually affects the meninges or membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord. Although...
- What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
OverviewA transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke, which only lasts for a few minutes. It occurs when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are similar to other symptoms of stroke, but they do not last long, so TIA does not lead to permanent...
- Copperhead Snake Bites: What Does It Look Like?
Copperhead snake bites are one of the frequently reported snakebites annually. However, they are rarely fatal. Most of the time, snakebites happen when people accidentally step on or touch snakes, which are excellent at blending into their surroundings. When copperhead snakes are disturbed, they...
- Chikungunya Fever: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Introduction Chikungunya is a viral infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The chikungunya virus causes a sudden onset of fever along with severe joint pain. The illness is not considered as contagious, but in rare instances, the virus can get transmitted through contact with a person's...
- What Are Ketones?
Almost every cell in the body has a primary source of energy, which is usually glucose. However, when the body doesn't have enough glucose, the liver responds by producing chemicals known as ketones, converting stored fatty acids into ketone bodies. Ketones are used as a backup fuel source when...
- What Could Uncontrollable Shivering Mean?
Uncontrollable shivering is characterized by the rapid shifting between muscle relaxation and contraction. It is through these contractions that the body warms itself up when exposed to cold. Shivering is not always accompanied by fever. In some cases, shivering may occur before the onset of...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Scott R. Samlan M.D.200 HEALTH CARE DR GREENVILLE IL 62246
- Dr. Michael M Bond DO200 HEALTH CARE DR GREENVILLE IL 62246
- Dr. Todd C Zisholtz MD200 HEALTH CARE DR GREENVILLE IL 62246
- Dr. Delwin Sheldon Merchant MD200 HEALTH CARE DR GREENVILLE IL 62246
- Dr. Joseph Novof DO200 HEALTH CARE DR GREENVILLE IL 62246
- Dr. Howard K Mell M.D.200 HEALTH CARE DR GREENVILLE IL 62246
Nearest Hospitals
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITALl
12866 TROXLER AVENUE HIGHLAND IL 62249FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITALl
7TH AND TAYLOR VANDALIA IL 62471