About Dr. Don M. Schaffer
Dr. Don M. Schaffer is a board-certified pediatrician practicing with Bootin and Savrick Pediatric Associates in Houston. He has more than four decades of experience caring for newborns, children, teenagers, and young adults. His work includes preventive visits, immunizations, developmental monitoring, sports health, and treatment for common childhood illnesses and injuries.
Dr. Schaffer believes children should have access to medical care when illness or another concern develops. He also works with Rice University sports teams, providing medical support for student-athletes. Families looking for related care can visit the Doctiplus pediatrics directory and family medicine specialist directory.
Focus Areas
- Newborn examinations and hospital care
- Well-child visits and developmental monitoring
- Childhood and adolescent immunizations
- School, camp, and sports physicals
- Fever and acute respiratory infections
- Sore throat, pharyngitis, and strep throat
- Asthma, allergies, and breathing symptoms
- Common childhood skin conditions
- Minor injuries and sports-related concerns
- Nutrition, growth, and adolescent health
The American Academy of Pediatrics explains why regular well-child care remains important as children grow. Parents can review the CDC’s current child and adolescent vaccine schedules and MedlinePlus information about fever.
Specialties and Pediatric Care Approach
Pediatric care considers how illness, nutrition, activity, family history, and the child’s environment may affect growth and development. During a preventive visit, Dr. Schaffer may review height, weight, milestones, school progress, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and immunization history.
Illness appointments focus on current symptoms, their duration, exposure to infections, medications, and examination findings. Testing may be recommended for conditions such as strep throat, influenza, or another infection. Treatment can include supportive care, medication, monitoring, or referral to a pediatric specialist when a child needs focused evaluation. Sports visits may also address safe participation, earlier injuries, and concerns that could affect athletic activity.
Affiliations
- Bootin and Savrick Pediatric Associates
- Texas Children’s Hospital
- Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
- Baylor College of Medicine
Credentials and Education
Dr. Schaffer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 and earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1976. He completed a pediatric internship in 1977 and residency training in 1980 through Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and serves as a clinical instructor in pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.
Clinic and Appointment Information
Dr. Schaffer sees patients at 7900 Fannin Street, Suite 2100, Houston, Texas 77054, and at the practice’s Kingwood office. New-patient and telehealth appointments are listed. Families should call (713) 795-9500 to confirm availability, insurance participation, appointment location, and whether an in-person examination is required.
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