
Dr. Richard T Shaffer M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
855 PROTON RD SAN ANTONIO TX, 78258About
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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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The prevalence of celiac disease autoantibodies in patients with systemic lupus
- Granulomatous lung masses in an elderly patient with inactive Crohn's disease.
- Prospective evaluation of Foley catheter as a replacement gastrostomy tube.
- Extent of coronary atherosclerosis, type A behavior, and cardiovascular response to social interaction.
- Comparison of Foley catheter as a replacement gastrostomy tube with commercial replacement gastrostomy tube: a prospective randomized trial.
- Esophageal dilation with polyvinyl bougies, using a marked guidewire without the aid of fluoroscopy: an update.
- Venous complications of midazolam versus diazepam.
- Effects of transdermal nicotine on lower esophageal sphincter and esophageal motility.
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