Douglas Eugene Shaffer PAC
Physician Assistant | Medical
3451 N BUTLER AVE FARMINGTON NM, 87401About
Douglas Shaffer is a physician assistant practicing in FARMINGTON, NM. Douglas specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
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