Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware
1600 Rockland Rd, 
Wilmington, DE 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
7
conditions
Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware
1600 Rockland Rd, 
Wilmington, DE 

Overview

Stephen Shaffer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware.

Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Celiac Disease, and Colitis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in VA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Geisinger
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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Independent Health
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Johns Hopkins Healthcare
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware
1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shaffer 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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 Total Publications

Salivary pepsin A detection related to gastro-oesophageal reflux episodes in children undergoing impedance probe monitoring.
Salivary pepsin A detection related to gastro-oesophageal reflux episodes in children undergoing impedance probe monitoring.
Journal: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
Published: November 25, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer by calling their office at 302-651-5928. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer a top-rated expert for Bowel Incontinence?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer is classified as an Advanced expert for Bowel Incontinence, 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. Stephen E. Shaffer specialize in?

While Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, and Celiac Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bowel Incontinence. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer accept my insurance?

Dr. Stephen E. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 302-651-5928 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.

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