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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 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
Updated on Jan. 2, 2025
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
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
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