Overview
Charles Schafer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Schafer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
820 Bryan St Ste 3, Huntingdon, PA 16652
2701 Holme Ave Ste 104, Philadelphia, PA 19152
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles H. Schafer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles H. Schafer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles H. Schafer by calling their office at 814-643-4876. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles H. Schafer a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles H. Schafer is classified as an Advanced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Charles H. Schafer specialize in?
While Dr. Charles H. Schafer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, and Hernia Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Charles H. Schafer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles H. Schafer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Charles H. Schafer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles H. Schafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles H. Schafer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-643-4876 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- NecrosisDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- AcrospiromaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- GallstonesDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GangreneDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- GastrectomyDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastrostomyDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphangitisDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- LymphedemaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
