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Chad Shaffer, MD

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Chad Shaffer, MD, earned his medical doctorate from Penn State University and completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He has provided full-service primary care to all ages for over 15 years, building a practice from start up to over 3,000 patients. His passion is educating patients on their health and treatment, so they can make well-informed decisions.
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Someone with their hands on their head and a pillow behind them: Causes of headache in the morning
Health Education

What causes headache in the morning? Related conditions and trea...

A morning headache isn’t typically a cause for concern and may be prevented with certain lifestyle adjustments
Dec. 27, 2023
A spoonful of capsules: Lion's mane benefits
Wellness

Lion’s mane mushroom benefits

Lion’s mane mushroom has been used for centuries for its purported health benefits
Dec. 26, 2023
Someone holding their temples in pain: Right temple headache
Health Education

Right temple headache: Most likely causes and treatment

A right temple headache may be alarming, but it isn’t typically a cause for concern unless accompanied by more serious symptoms
Dec. 26, 2023
A pill bottle with an exclamation mark on the label: Testosterone side effects
Drug Info

Testosterone side effects and how to avoid them

Testosterone side effects include acne, ankle swelling, disturbed breathing while sleeping, and breast tenderness, among others
Dec. 26, 2023
A mortar and pestle with leaves inside: Dandelion root benefits
Wellness

7 potential benefits of dandelion root

Although more research is needed, there may be unique health benefits of dandelion root compared with the leaves and flowers
Dec. 26, 2023
Someone looking at an MRI of a hip: How much does an MRI cost?
Health Education

MRI costs: What you’ll pay with and without insurance

Factors such as insurance coverage and geographic location determine what you’ll pay out of pocket for an MRI
Dec. 26, 2023
A man scratching his head: Why does my scalp hurt?
Health Education

Why does my scalp hurt? Related conditions and treatments

You can treat some causes of scalp pain with natural remedies and lifestyle changes
Dec. 26, 2023
coffee mug with a heart design - coffee and cholesterol
Health Education

The coffee-cholesterol link

This beloved morning beverage has the potential to raise blood lipids in certain circumstances
Dec. 18, 2023
The back of the head of a person with long hair, with pain signals coming from the head: Headache locations and meanings
Health Education

Headache locations and meanings

Pay attention to the location of your next headache, as it could help you narrow down the cause and find fast relief
Dec. 13, 2023
A man rubbing his eyes under his glasses, resting his elbows on his desk: What causes temple headaches?
Health Education

What causes temple headaches? Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment

Stress and muscle tension are likely to blame, but there are other potential causes of temple headaches
Dec. 13, 2023
Three Rx pill bottles: Zolpidem interactions
Drug Info

Zolpidem interactions to avoid

Medications that induce drowsiness may increase sedative effects to dangerous levels if taken with zolpidem
Dec. 12, 2023
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