Dr. David J. Shaffer, MD, FACS, Emergency Physician
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Dr. David J. Shaffer, MD, FACS

Surgeon

5/5(3)
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic Nashville TN, 37232
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5/5

About

Dr. David Shaffer is a general surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Shaffer specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Shaffer provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1982

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. David J. Shaffer, MD, FACS's Practice location

Practice At 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic -
Nashville, TN 37232
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East Ohio Regional Hospital

90 N 4th St -
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
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Dr. David J. Shaffer, MD, FACS has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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