Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
JC Blair Medical Services Inc.
820 Bryan St Ste 3, 
Huntingdon, PA 

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.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital
Penn Highlands Huntingdon

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

JC Blair Medical Services Inc.
820 Bryan St Ste 3, Huntingdon, PA 16652
Other Locations
Barnaby Schafer Surgical Associates Inc
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.


1 Total Publications

Marjolin Ulcer: A Comprehensive Review.
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Languages Spoken:
English

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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

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