
Dr. Lynnette M Schiffern MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC, 28203About
Dr. Lynnette Schiffern is a general surgeon practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Schiffern specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Schiffern provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
South Carolina MD
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Fellowships
- University of Utah, Surgical Critical Care 2006
- University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, Surgical Critical Care, UT, USA 2006
Dr. Lynnette M Schiffern MD's Practice location
Practice At 1000 Blythe Blvd
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1000 BLYTHE BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28203