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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Three Rx pill bottles: Dicyclomine interactions

Dicyclomine interactions to avoid

To avoid potentially dangerous side effects, it is important to know that dicyclomine interacts with certain diuretics, anticonvulsants, pain medication, dementia treatments, potassium supplements, and cannabinoids

Woman smiling with tape measure around her waist: Sea moss benefits

Health Education

Sea moss benefits

Sea moss is said to contain up to 92 of the 102 vitamins and minerals that are present in the human body.

Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim interactions

Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim interactions to avoid

Many of the drug interactions related to sulfa-methoxazole-trimethoprim are linked to increasing the serious side effects of other medications

A woman with a stethoscope and heart | cholesterol levels by age chart

Health Education

What is good cholesterol?

These are the numbers that are considered healthy at each stage of life

Updated on Jan. 15, 2025

colorful foods - liver healthy foods

7 foods for liver health

Whole grains, lean protein, and fresh produce can all help improve your liver function

A man with a confused look holding the top of his head: Headache on top of head causes

Health Education

Why do I have a headache on the top of my head?

A headache on top of the head isn’t typically a cause for concern unless it is accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty speaking or sudden numbness

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

A spoonful of capsules: Lion's mane benefits

Lion’s mane mushroom benefits

Lion’s mane mushroom has been used for centuries for its purported health benefits

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

A pill bottle with an exclamation mark on the label: Testosterone side effects

Testosterone side effects and how to avoid them

Testosterone side effects include acne, ankle swelling, disturbed breathing while sleeping, and breast tenderness, among others

A mortar and pestle with leaves inside: Dandelion root benefits

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

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