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Dr. Richard T Shaffer M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(30)
8214 Wurzbach Rd San Antonio TX, 78229
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Dr. Richard Shaffer is a gastroenterologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Shaffer specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Shaffer performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

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Dr. Richard T Shaffer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 8214 Wurzbach Rd

8214 Wurzbach Rd -
San Antonio, TX 78229
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http://som.uthscsa.edu/ | https://www.gastroconsa.com/

855 PROTON RD -
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
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New patients: 210-614-1234
Fax: 210-614-0952

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5223 Hamilton Wolfe Rd -
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Dr. Richard T Shaffer M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 30 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist 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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UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMl

4502 MEDICAL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229

Head north 21 ft
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FOUNDATION SURGICAL HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIOl

9522 HUEBNER ROAD SAN ANTONIO TX 78240

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1139 E SONTERRA BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

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16088 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78232

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UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMl

4502 MEDICAL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229

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