Jonathon B. Shaffer, MD

"Board Certified Doctor in Sugar Land, Texas When Dr. Jonathon Shaffer had a dawning realization at age 12 that he might not inherit the job of center fielder for the San Francisco Giants from Willie Mays, he turned his attention to what he considered the next best career: internal medicine. He attended Tulane University in New Orleans, and then began medical school at Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. Dr. Shaffer earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona School of Medicine in Tucson before moving to Cleveland, Ohio for his internship at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. He found Cleveland a bit chilly and moved with his Houston native wife, Pamela, and Guadalajara native cat, Mia, to sunny Houston, Texas. Dr. Shaffer toiled away the next three years in the medical center, completing his residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas at Houston. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Shaffer has participated in numerous medical research trials, mostly involving diabetes and hypertension. He has focused a great deal of attention on heart attack prevention and diabetes prevention (so please don’t get too annoyed with him when he lectures you for the thousandth time about nutrition and exercise). Dr. Shaffer became certified in the practice of Functional Medicine in 2016. He has also received additional training in the medical treatment of menopause with bioidentical hormone replacement, and he delights in helping women overcome the difficulties of this condition. Jonathon B. Shaffer - Sweetwater Medical Associates Dr. Shaffer played rugby in college and has stayed active since. His current passion is running, which he does devotedly, if a bit slowly. He has completed several marathons, but raise this topic with him at your peril, as he is easily induced into ranting on about the joys of running. He has become quite enamored of the “runner’s high.” Dr. Shaffer’s civic activities include a stretch on his neighborhood homeowner’s association. He also very proudly served on the Medical Executive Committee at the Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land from 1998 until 2006. Dr. Shaffer has a beautiful wife and two lovely girls, and he has made spending time with them a high priority."

"Sweetwater Medical Associates is a medical facility devoted to internal medicine and family practice medicine. Our primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and friendly staff are dedicated to providing you with prompt, individualized attention and the best care available—all in a comfortable and compassionate setting. We recognize that attending to your needs is essential for making your visit with us a positive experience. Our friendly staff is trained to serve your entire family—from children to older adults. We want you to know that the standard of care we provide you is the same standard we would apply to our own families. At Sweetwater Medical Associates, we understand that your time is valuable, and we will help you get back to your regular routine as quickly as possible. For your convenience, we provide comprehensive care at one location, including a variety of medical and preventive services. We can handle everything from school physicals, well-woman exams, lab draws, hearing evaluations, and cardiac stress testing, to immunizations and general medical care. Our facility is located in the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Professional Building, allowing easy access to medical imaging technology and medical specialists."