Advanced in Bowel Incontinence

Dr. Joseph Schaffer

Obstetrics and Gynecology
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Bowel Incontinence
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
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Overview

Joseph Schaffer is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Schaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, and Hysterectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Bowel Incontinence.

Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in TX
Hospital Affiliations
UT Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
Call: 214-645-3848

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


41 Total Publications

Sustained Vaginal Stent Placement in the Surgical Management of Shortened Vaginal Length.
Sustained Vaginal Stent Placement in the Surgical Management of Shortened Vaginal Length.
Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology
Published: May 21, 2025
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