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Sarah Schaffer, MD

About Sarah Schaffer, MD

Titles

Pulmonologist

Awards and Honors

2021, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Semi-finalist for the Junior Investigators Best Abstract in Clinical Research Award
2021, American Thoracic Society Abstract Scholarship
2020-2021, American Thoracic Society Fellows Track Recipient
2016, Ross University, High Honors Graduate
2007-2010, Widener University, Dean’s List

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics
American Thoracic Society

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Ross University School of Medicine Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies

Residency

Pediatrics - Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ

Fellowship

Pediatric Pulmonology - A.I. du Pont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE

Team affiliations

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Publications

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2021

Schaffer S, Strang A, Chidekel A, Shenoy A. Feasibility and Acceptability of Home Spirometry in the Adolescent Cystic Fibrosis Population. Poster/Oral Platform.  American Thoracic Society 2021 International Conference. May 14-19, 2021.

Schaffer S, Strang A, Chidekel A, Selhorst, D. Recovery of Lung Function After E-cigarette or Vaping Use-associated Lung Injury (EVALI). Poster/Oral Platform.  American Thoracic Society 2021 International Conference. May 14-19, 2021.

Schaffer S, Strang A, Chidekel A. Implementation of Home Spirometry in the Adolescent Cystic Fibrosis Population. Poster/Oral Platform. Virtual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference 2021. November 2-5, 2021.

2020

Schaffer S, Strang A, Chidekel A, Shenoy A. Adolescent EVALI in the Delaware Valley: A report of 9 Patients. Poster/Oral Platform. American Academy of Pediatrics Virtual 2020 National Conference and Exhibition. October 2-5, 2020.

Schaffer S, Strang A, Chidekel A. Unusual Cause of Weight Loss and Fever. Poster/Oral Platform. Eastern Society for Pediatric Research 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. March 13-15, 2020. Due to Covid-19 related conference cancellation, this peer-reviewed presentation was disseminated on April 1, 2020 to ESPR 2020 Meeting Program Guide.

Lectures by Invitation
2021

Schaffer S. “Neonatal Chronic Lung Disease”. Delaware Society for Respiratory Care (DSRC) Annual Conference, Newark, DE. October 2021.

Schaffer S. “CFTR Modulator Therapy”. Cystic Fibrosis Education Day, A.I. du Pont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE. January 2021, October 2021.

Schaffer S. “NHLBI Focused 2020 Updates/GINA Guidelines”.  Virtual lecture to Long Beach Women's & Children's Medical Clinic, Long Beach, CA. September 2021.

Schaffer S. “Ventilation Perfusion Relationships”. Lecture to Pulmonology Division, A.I. du Pont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE. September 2021.

Schaffer S. “Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis”.  Pulmonology Division Journal Club, A.I. du Pont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE. September 2021.

Schaffer S. “Ventilation- How gas gets to the Alveoli”. Lecture to Pulmonology Division. A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. September 2021.

2020

Schaffer S. “Cystic Fibrosis or Not?”. Lecture to Pulmonology Division, A.I. du Pont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE. November 2020.

Schaffer S. “Airway Clearance”. Lecture to Pediatric Residents, A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. October 2020.

Schaffer S. “Asthma Management: Clinical Pearls”. Lecture to Family Nurse Practitioner Students via Zoom, University of Delaware, Newark, DE. October 2020.

Schaffer S. “E-cigarette and Vape Associated Lung Injury”. Lecture to Pediatric Residents, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA. October 2020.

Schaffer S. “Severe Asthma”. Pediatric Grand Rounds, A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. October 2020.

Schaffer S. “Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders”. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Virtual Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care Conference, Wilmington, DE. September 2020.

Schaffer S. “GINA 2019 Updates”. Lecture to General Pediatric Attendings, A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. September 2020.

Schaffer S. “Asthma with Updated 2019 GINA Guidelines”. Lecture to Pediatric Residents A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. June 2020, September 2020.

Schaffer S. “Ventilation- How gas gets to the Alveoli”. Lecture to Pulmonology Division. A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. September 2020.

Schaffer S. “Genetic Disorders and Sleep”. Summer Sleep Research Program Student and Committee, A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. July 2020.

Schaffer S. “Neonatal Chronic Lung Disease”. Lecture to Medical Students in Virtual Student Elective at ChristianaCare, Newark, DE. June 2020.

Schaffer S. “Morbidity and Mortality Case Conference: E-cigarette and Vape Associated Lung Injury”. Lecture to Pediatric Residents and Staff A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. June 2020.

Schaffer S. “Gas Transport by the Blood”. Lecture to Pulmonology Division, A.I. du Pont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE. February 2020.

2019

Schaffer S. “Ventilation- How gas gets to the Alveoli”. Lecture to Pulmonology Division. A.I. du Pont Hospital, Wilmington, DE. November 2019.

Patient experience rating

(based on 75 submissions)
  • Provider listened carefully
    5.0 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    5.0 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    5.0 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.9 of 5
Learn about the patient experience rating system

Comments

  • Everyone was kind and professional. We loved dr.Sarah, she is very personable and kind. She was just great
    5 of 5
    Jul 28, 2026

  • Dr. Schaffer is amazing! She is super nice and welcoming! My son enjoyed his visit. She made small talk and really gave off the feeling that she cares and loves her job!
    5 of 5
    Jul 14, 2026

  • Dr Schaffer is 10/10 for my child's pulmonologist. I truly can not say enough great things about her. She is smart, kind, compassionate, thorough, great bedside manner/patience, and excellent with my little one. Asthma is one of those things you want to feel confident in managing at home. She ensures that with every single visit. I trust her through and through! Thank you Dr Schaffer! :)
    5 of 5
    Jul 06, 2026

  • She is the best doctor and the communication that she always has with my son is great. She treats my son with kindness and respect.
    5 of 5
    Jun 10, 2026

  • Dr. Schafer is excellent in every way. She started off by totally relaxing my 11-year-old grandson. Then she did the examination. She read the testing that had been performed, explained it very clearly, and also explained the future course of action, and then made a follow-up, or then gave us the information to make a follow-up appointment. She was terrific.
    5 of 5
    Jun 02, 2026
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.