Jeffrey L. Schlachter, D.O., joins Anderson County Hospital Specialty Clinic

Internal medicine and gastroenterology specialist, Jeffrey L. Schlachter, D.O., has officially joined the Anderson County Hospital Specialty Clinic and will begin seeing patients June 6.

Dr. Schlachter will bring specialty care to patients at Anderson County Hospital Specialty Clinic four Mondays each month. He specializes in treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders including acid reflux and ulcers.  He also provides endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures for patients.

“We are very fortunate to add another talented specialist to our team and to offer our patients the full array of specialties right here at home”, said Rich McKain, Chief Executive Officer at Anderson County Hospital. “Dr. Schlatcher brings a wealth of experience and skill to our very capable team and we are most enthusiastic to have him join us”.

Dr. Schlachter, who currently treats patients at Saint Luke’s South Hospital, attended medical school at UHSCOM-University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his internal medicine residency at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  Dr. Schlachter is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine with additional certification in Gastroenterology.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schlatcher or any other physician at the Specialty Clinic, call 785-204-8000.