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Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD

Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care), Hematology (Blood Disorders) and Colon & Rectal Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Professional interests include: diverticular disease, colorectal cancer, colonoscopy, and more.
6701 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD is an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL specializing in oncology (cancer care), hematology (blood disorders) and colon & rectal surgery. She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.

View Doctor's Full Profile (708) 429-3300

Office Locations

11 Salt Creek Lane Suite 300
Hinsdale, IL 60521
1-888-824-0200
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5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
1-888-824-0200
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5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
1-888-824-0200
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6701 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-3300
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Some issues Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

  • Intestinal ulcers
  • Polyps
  • Bowel cancer
  • An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 62
gastrointestinal procedures 15
minimally invasive procedures 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 118
gastrointestinal procedures 77
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
minimally invasive procedures 77
preventive care 13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 17
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2013

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 10
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 79
gastrointestinal procedures 28
minimally invasive procedures 28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 80
Black 32
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2014

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 130
gastrointestinal procedures 49
minimally invasive procedures 49
preventive care 11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 182
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 204
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2015

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 134
gastrointestinal procedures 43
minimally invasive procedures 43
preventive care 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2016

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 97
gastrointestinal procedures 27
minimally invasive procedures 27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 83
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 86
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2017

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 11
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 136
gastrointestinal procedures 32
minimally invasive procedures 32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 54
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 91
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 12
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 127
gastrointestinal procedures 40
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12
minimally invasive procedures 40
preventive care 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 111
gastrointestinal procedures 35
minimally invasive procedures 35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 92
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 61
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 14
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2020

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 29
Dementia 16
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 119
gastrointestinal procedures 28
minimally invasive procedures 28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 91
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2021

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 13
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 95
gastrointestinal procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 11
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 63
gastrointestinal procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 62
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 80
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 11
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2024 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 11
gastrointestinal procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 54
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated as an oncologist in Hinsdale, IL were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 98
gastrointestinal procedures 31
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
minimally invasive procedures 31
preventive care 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD.

Gender
Female 82
Male 51
Ethnicity
Black / African American 7
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 90
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 5
75 to 84 21
Less than 65 27
65 to 74 58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 24
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. She completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
MultiPlan PPO
Aetna POS
Medicare Advantage
Medicare
Humana
PHCS PPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
United W500 Emergent Wrap
Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
United Options (PPO)
CountyCare *see insurance page
BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
United Choice HMO (specialists only)
BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
Aetna HMO (specialists only)
United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 72 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hinsdale, IL. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Virginia Oliva Shaffer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Covidien LP $10,011
$10,011
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $7,600 Da Vinci Surgical System
$7,600
Baxter Healthcare $323 PerClot
$323
Davol Inc. $44 ARISTA AH FLEXITIP
$44
Applied Medical Resources Corporation $26
$26
Other $25 SYNECOR Biomaterial
$25
Types of Payments
Education $5,750
Consulting Fee $3,850
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $3,850
Travel and Lodging $2,592
Food and Beverage $1,987

Biography

Dr. Virginia Shaffer specializes in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery and practices in Chicago, IL, Tinley Park, IL, and Hinsdale, IL. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Shaffer's clinical interests include cancer surgery, diverticular disease, and rectal cancer. She is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. She trained at a hospital affiliated with Emory University for residency. Patient ratings for Dr. Shaffer average 5.0 stars (out of 5). She usually is in-network for Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers.

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