- Dr. Cynthia L Schaeffer, MD
Dr. Cynthia L Schaeffer, MD
Overview
Dr. Cynthia L Schaeffer, MD works in San Diego, California is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and graduated Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Schaeffer is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and practicing for 24 years
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Conditions
• Acupuncture Meridian Therapy• Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
• Arthritis of the Neck
• Blindness
• Bunion
• Chronic Pain Management
• Chronic Renal Insufficiency
• Cirrhosis
• da Vinci® Prostate Surgery
• Diabetic Retinopathy
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• Dystonia 7, Torsion
• Endophthalmitis
• Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
• Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
• Female Pelvic Disorders
• Fibroma
• Glaucoma - Ectopia Microspherophakia - Stiff Joints - Short Stature
• Guar Gum Allergy
• Herpes Simplex Virus Antenatal Infection
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Islet Cell Adenoma
• Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
• Lens Disorders
• Lower Back Injuries
• Midfoot Arthrodesis
• Minimally Invasive Resection of Mediastinal Tumor
• Orbital Fracture
• Orbital Lymphoma
• Panic Disorder With Agorapobia
• Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Pterygium
• Radical Retropubic Prostate Removal
• Radiesse® Injections
• Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
• Restylane® Injections
• Retinal Freezing (Cryopexy)
• Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
• Retinal Testing
• Scrambler Therapy (ST5)
• Screening Colonoscopy
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Stomach Surgery
• Thoracoscopic Surgery
• Throat Culture
• Throat Swab
• Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
• Tonsillitis
• Vaginal Cancer
• Vulvar Cancer
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Procedures
• Abdominal Pain• Anemia
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
• Cholecystitis and Gallstones
• Cirrhosis
• Colitis
• Colon Cancer Screening
• Colonoscopy
• Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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• Colorectal Cancer
• Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis)
• Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
• Diverticulitis
• Diverticulitis, Intestinal
• Diverticulosis, Intestinal
• Duodenal Ulcer
• Duodenitis
• Dysphagia
• Endoscopy
• Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
• Enteritis
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
• Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
• Esophageal Dilation
• Esophageal Ulcer
• Esophageal Varices
• Esophagitis
• Gas-Bloat Syndrome
• Gastric Ulcer
• Gastritis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
• Gastrojejunal Ulcer
• Gastroparesis
• Hemorrhoids
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B - Immune Response
• Hepatitis C
• Ileus
• Indigestion
• Intestinal Abscess
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Lactose Intolerance
• Liver Biopsy
• Liver Diseases
• Malnutrition
• Non-Neonatal Jaundice
• Pancreatitis
• Pyloric Stenosis
• Ulcer
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Unexplained Weight Loss
• Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
• Vomiting Disorders
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 24
State License
- California
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical School
ST LOUIS, MO, United States
Graduated: 1999
Awards
Dr. Schaeffer Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Desta Digestive Disease Medical Center, 292 Euclid Avenue Suite 115, San Diego, California (CA), 92114
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- (GENERAL)
- Added Advantage POS
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross of California EPO
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Care 1st Health Plan
- Choice Care Network PPO
- Choice EPO
- Choice HMO
- Choice Plus POS
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Group
- County Medical Services Program (CMSP)
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- Elect Choice EPO
- Health Fund PPO
- Health Net
- Health Net EPO
- Health Net of California
- Health Net of California POS
- Health Net PPO
- HealthSmart
- HealthSmart PPO
- Humana
- Indemnity Plan
- Managed Choice POS
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid of California
- Medicare
- Medicare Assignment MCR
- Medicare MCR
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- National Advantage PPO
- Open Choice PPO
- Options PPO
- Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
- Pacific Foundation for Medical Care PPO
- Plus POS
- Prime
- Prudent Buyer PPO
- Quality Point-of-Service POS
- Self Pay
- Traditional Choice PPO
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- USAccess
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Affiliated Hospitals
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a hospital located in La Jolla, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 14 procedures.
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the stat...
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the st...
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
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