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Dr. Matthew James Shaffer M.D.
Hospitalist
331 Laidley St Suite 601 Charleston WV, 25301About
Dr. Matthew Shaffer is a hospitalist practicing in ASHLAND, KY. Dr. Shaffer specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Shaffer manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Shaffer works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ronbir Biswas D.O.501 Morris St Charleston West Virginia 25301
- Dr. Melvin Theodore Vidal M.D.1313 Quarrier St Charleston WV 25301
- Dr. Jameson Fleming D.O.333 Laidley St Fl 2 Charleston WV 25301
- Dr. Abdier Delgado gonzalez MD333 Laidley St Charleston WV 25301
- Sandra K May PA501 Morris St Charleston WV 25301
- Dr. Joseph Jarrell MD333 LAIDLEY ST STE 605 CHARLESTON WV 25301
Nearest Hospitals
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTERl
2201 LEXINGTON AVENUE ASHLAND KY 41101OUR LADY OF BELLEFONTE HOSPITALl
1000 SAINT CHRISTOPHER DRIVE ASHLAND KY 41101ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
333 LAIDLEY ST CHARLESTON WV 25301CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITALl
1306 KANAWHA BOULEVARD EAST CHARLESTON WV 25301