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Dr. Linda G Shaffer MD, Hematologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Linda G Shaffer MD

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

2/5(10)
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 401 Austin TX, 78723
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About

Dr. Linda Shaffer is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Shaffer specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Shaffer treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Shaffer can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.

Education and Training

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1990

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Leukemia
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. Linda G Shaffer MD's Practice location

Practice At 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 401

1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 401 -
Austin, TX 78723
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New patients: 512-324-8480, 512-628-1900
Fax: 512-628-1901, 512-324-8859

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shaffer


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Dr. Linda G Shaffer MD has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist (Pediatric) 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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