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San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center (Alvarado Office)6699 Alvarado Road, Suite 2100, San Diego, CA 92120 map
Dr. Shannon Cheffet is an internist in San Diego, CA. She diagnoses & treats a host of diseases & ailments in adult patients.
San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center (Alvarado Office)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Shannon K. Cheffet is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(619) 582-1497
Address
6699 Alvarado Road, Suite 2100, San Diego, CA 92120
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross
- Cash Pay
- Cigna
- Covered CA
- First Health
- GEHA
- Great West Health Care
- Healthnet
- Humana
- Mailhandlers
- Medicare
- Most Major Providers
- MultiPlan
- Operating Engineers
- PPO
- Self-pay
- Tricare
- Triwest
- United Healthcare
- Workers' Compensation
Bio
Specialties
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Cheffet specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Cheffet can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
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Pediatrics
Dr. Cheffet is a pediatrician, a doctor dedicated to helping children of all ages. She provides comprehensive medical treatment for babies, kids & adolescents. As a pediatrician, Dr. Cheffet functions as a primary care provider, the first point of contact when a patient is sick. Dr. Cheffet is trained to provide well-rounded health care for children of all ages and works very closely with the patient's parents & family to make sure that the child is developing & growing properly.
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Internal Medicine / Pediatrics
Dr. Cheffet is trained as a primary care specialist, practicing both internal medicine and pediatrics. This combined specialty is sometimes shortened to "Med Peds". Dr. Cheffet provides ongoing and comprehensive medical care for those of all ages by drawing upon training in both medical specialties. She provides care in a family context, drawing upon knowledge from both fields to provide a uniquely comprehensive spectrum of care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Loma Linda University
Residency in Internal Medicine / Pediatrics • 2006
Hospital Affiliations
- Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
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