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Dr. Alexander D Schafir MD, Internist
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Dr. Alexander D Schafir MD

Internist

4/5(10)
9205 Sw Barnes Rd Mt 2800 Portland OR, 97225
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4/5

About

Dr. Alexander Schafir is an internist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Schafir specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Schafir provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1988

University of California 1988

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Alexander D Schafir MD's Practice location

Practice At 9205 Sw Barnes Rd Mt 2800

9205 Sw Barnes Rd Mt 2800 -
Portland, OR 97225
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New patients: 503-216-2621

Providence Medical Group at St Vincent

9205 SW Barnes Rd Ste 2800 -
Portland, OR 97225
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New patients: 503-216-2621
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Dr. Alexander D Schafir MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210

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