Alex D. Schafir, MD
Portland, OR 97225
Providence Primary Care - St. Vincent
9205 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite MT-2800, Portland, OR 97225
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About Alex D. Schafir
Alex Schafir, MD, has a patient-centered philosophy. "I help people define their own health issues and choose therapies that feel right to them," he says. "In primary care, the focus is prevention. I implement effective treatments early, and I protect people from unnecessary medical care."
Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Schafir graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Washington. He is dedicated to medical education.
He and his wife have traveled all over the world, though travel is more challenging nowadays, thanks to their children. Outside of work, you might find him sea kayaking with his wife, seeking out live jazz, traveling to far places, or unicycling with his two kids.
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
1988
University of Washington School of Medicine
1992
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Providence Medical Group - Oregon
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
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Super happy with my support team!
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I was very impressed with Dr. Schafir's thorough exam and diagnosis of my illness. He demonstrated urgency with my bloodwork and medication prescription. An excellent doctor.
Providence Patient
Supporting staff is always personable and professional. Dr.Schafir is awesome; always kind and courteous, excellent listening and communication skills, thoughtful in his advice. I am grateful to be under his care.
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Dr Schafir is a very good dr
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Dr. Schafir is thoughtful and compassionate. He listens well and perfectly calibrates the information he gives me. He is always clear that medical decisions are mine to make, and he offers the information and perspective I need to make them with confidence.
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Dr. Schafir inspires great confidence in both me and my husband. We feel fortunate to have him as our PCP.
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