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Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Don Schaffer, MD is a pediatrician in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 59 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (59 reviews)

Care Philosophy

"About Bootin and Savrick Pediatric AssociatesHaving a baby in the Medical Center? Let the labor and delivery staff know and we will see your baby each day while you are there. We make rounds daily on newborns in all..."

- Dr. Don Schaffer, MD

Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Schaffer is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Schaffer specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Schaffer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaffer

4.5

59 ratings, 33 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
2%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rachael – Oct 21, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Jul 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Louise Nelson – May 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 08, 2023
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What could be improved
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Bilal Tariq – Mar 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ursula McAfee Johnson – Aug 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Keri H. – Jun 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Hymel – Jun 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa Cohn – Jun 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 05, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jenina R – Apr 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joni Hart – Apr 11, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mayra – Mar 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 23, 2019
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care philosophy

About Bootin and Savrick Pediatric AssociatesHaving a baby in the Medical Center? Let the labor and delivery staff know and we will see your baby each day while you are there. We make rounds daily on newborns in all the Medical Center Hospitals.Our...read more

biography

Dr. Don Schaffer was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 and completed his medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine in 1976. In 1980, he finished his residency at Texas Children's...read more
  • Pediatrics

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  • Texas Children's Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1980
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Schaffer is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • The Woman's Hospital of Texas

      7600 Fannin St
      Houston, TX 77054
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      9% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality