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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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Rx pill bottle and Rx prescription pad: Phentermine interactions
Drug Info

Phentermine interactions to avoid

Hypertension, seizures, or serotonin syndrome are symptoms that may occur due to phentermine interactions
Dec. 11, 2023
Person holding the back of the head | headache in back of head
Health Education

8 headache causes

The most common culprit is a tension headache, but there are other possible reasons
Dec. 11, 2023
Woman with her hands on her neck touching her thyroid gland: Nmedies for hypothyroidism
Health Education

How to increase thyroid hormone naturally

Certain foods, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments can aid in increasing thyroid levels naturally
Dec. 8, 2023
Rx injection: What is a rooster comb injection?
Health Education

What is a rooster comb injection?

The comb of a rooster consists of hyaluronic acid, which serves as a lubricant in joints
Dec. 6, 2023
A prescription pad and pill bottle: How to increase testosterone during puberty
Health Education

How to increase testosterone during puberty

Low testosterone during puberty can impact a teen’s growth and development, but it can be treated
Dec. 1, 2023
A women pulling her arm across her chest: Right shoulder blade pain causes
Health Education

What causes right shoulder blade pain? Related conditions and tr...

Pain in the right shoulder blade can be especially debilitating if you’re right-handed, but it may clear up on its own, depending on the cause
Dec. 1, 2023
Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Metformin interactions
Drug Info

Metformin interactions to avoid

When certain drugs are taken with metformin, blood sugar levels may potentially drop too low into the hypoglycemic range
Nov. 30, 2023
feet in tennis shoes - numbness in toes
Health Education

Why are my toes numb?

There are many possible reasons your toes could have this sensation, including wearing the wrong shoes
Nov. 28, 2023
Rx pill bottle with eye illustration: What is blepharitis?
Health Education

What is blepharitis?

Blepharitis is treatable and normally not a cause for concern, but proper eye hygiene is key
Nov. 20, 2023
Box of tissues and nasal spray for allergies
Drug Info

Best allergy nasal sprays

Nasal sprays can alleviate classic allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and congestion, but they’re not all the same
Nov. 20, 2023
Smiling mouth - antibiotics for tooth infection
Drug Info

Best Rx for tooth infections

This is what doctors recommend for as a first-line treatment
Nov. 16, 2023
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