As a geriatrician in Essex, Dr. Andrea Schaffner is trained to care for aging adults, who often require specialized treatment plans or procedures.
Yes, Dr. Andrea Schaffner is accepting new patients at this office.
(860) 358-8653
147 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426-1512
Dr. Andrea Schaffner graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1978.
Dr. Schaffner has one office in Connecticut where she specializes in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Schaffner works with three doctors including Dr. Ewa Ruggieri and Dr. Timothy Tobin.
Dr. Schaffner is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Schaffner is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Schaffner specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Schaffner can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Schaffner, but only those who participate in Medicare.