Overview
Neil Schaffner is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Opelika, Alabama.
Dr. Schaffner is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
Dr. Schaffner is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
2570 Village Professional Dr, Opelika, AL 36801
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Schaffner has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Columbus
Steven Leichter, M.D., is a nationally recognized, board certified endocrinologist and Fellow of the American College of Physicians and American College of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Leichter has a special interest in treating metabolic diseases and osteoporosis. Other specialty areas include hormonal evaluations of orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia, metabolic evaluation of kidney stones and diagnostic challenges. He has published over 80 papers and continues to carry out clinical research.Dr. Leichter is married and has five children, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one dog. Dr. Leichter is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Dr. Leichter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Leichter is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Columbus
Benjamin Dennis, M.D., is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He grew up in Georgia and has lived in Columbus since 2013. He completed his endocrine fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Dennis sees patients in consultation for conditions including diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, adrenal disorders and pituitary disorders. Dr. Dennis has a particular interest in thyroid disease; he is ECNU-certified and oversees the thyroid/parathyroid ultrasound department at the practice.Dr. Dennis does not provide primary care services and encourages all his patients to maintain a primary care physician. Although Dr. Dennis welcomes any consultation desired by a patient or their doctor, he does NOT generally provide the following services: wellness medicine, weight loss, T3, adrenal fatigue, non-FDA approved Testosterone or Growth Hormone or PED's. Dr. Dennis is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Dennis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Dennis is currently accepting new patients.
East Alabama Endocrinology, P.C.
Suresh Baliga is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Baliga is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Baliga is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018. Dr. Baliga is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Neil E. Schaffner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Neil E. Schaffner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Neil E. Schaffner by calling their office at 334-528-7270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Neil E. Schaffner a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Neil E. Schaffner is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Neil E. Schaffner specialize in?
While Dr. Neil E. Schaffner is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypothyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Neil E. Schaffner accept my insurance?
Dr. Neil E. Schaffner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 334-528-7270 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
- Graves DiseaseDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Thyroid StormDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Toxic Nodular GoiterDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Toxic Nodular Goiter.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal TumorDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Exogenous Cushing's syndromeDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Exogenous Cushing's syndrome.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Food AllergyDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HypogonadismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- HypopituitarismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Kallmann SyndromeDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Kallmann Syndrome.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with GynecomastiaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia.
- MelasmaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Melasma.
- Membranous NephropathyDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Membranous Nephropathy.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- ProlactinomaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Rabson-Mendenhall SyndromeDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Subacute ThyroiditisDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Thyroiditis.
- Testicular FailureDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Triple A SyndromeDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Triple A Syndrome.

