Dr. Shawn D. Safford
Overview
Shawn Safford, MD, is a pediatric surgeon and is board-certified in both pediatric general and thoracic surgery and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his general surgery and pediatric surgery research fellowship at Duke University, followed by his pediatric surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Safford also holds a Master of Business Administration from George Washington University. He served in the US Navy with the USNS Comfort where he led the surgical efforts in Operation Unified Response - Haiti disaster relief.
His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1160 Manheim Pike, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17601
3 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Penn Plastic Surgery University City
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The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Eric Pauli is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pauli is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Penn Endocrine And Oncologic Surgery Radnor
Ronald Dematteo is a General Surgeon in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dematteo is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dematteo is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shawn D. Safford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shawn D. Safford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shawn D. Safford by calling their office at 717-988-0090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shawn D. Safford a top-rated expert for Ear Barotrauma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shawn D. Safford is classified as an Experienced expert for Ear Barotrauma, 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. Shawn D. Safford specialize in?
While Dr. Shawn D. Safford is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ear Barotrauma, Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Shawn D. Safford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shawn D. Safford has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ear Barotrauma. You can view a list of Dr. Shawn D. Safford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shawn D. Safford accept my insurance?
Dr. Shawn D. Safford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avera Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-988-0090 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Ear BarotraumaDr. Safford isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- EndoscopyDr. Safford isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.