- Dr. David Shaffer, MD
-86.80154
36.14059
Dr. David Shaffer, MD
General Surgery - Tennessee, Nashville
Overview
Dr. David Shaffer, MD works in Nashville, Tennessee is a specialist in General Surgery and graduated Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1982. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Saint Thomas Hospital, Vanderbilt University Hospital and practicing for 41 years
Specialties
- General Surgery
Conditions
• Acupuncture Meridian Therapy• Arthritic Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joints
• Aspiration Pneumonia
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Fear of Getting Married
• Hypochondriasis
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Kidney Damage - Ethylene Glycol
• Mongolian Spot
• Neurological Muscle Weakness
...
• Radical Retropubic Prostate Removal
• Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
• Skin Infections
• Vertebral Artery Occlusion
more details
Procedures
• Arteriovenous Fistula Repair• Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
• Bone Marrow Biopsy
• Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
• Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
• Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
• Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
• Peripheral Artery Bypass Procedures
...
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization
• Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
• Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
• Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
• Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
more details
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 41
State License
- Tennessee
Education & Training
Medical School
Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
New York, NY, United States
Graduated: 1982
New York, NY, United States
Graduated: 1982
Residency Hospital
New Eng Deaconess Hospital
Year completed: 1988
Year completed: 1988
Fellowship Hospital
New Eng Deaconess Hospital
Year completed: 1990
Year completed: 1990
Internship Hospital
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT, USA
Year completed: 1983
New Haven, CT, USA
Year completed: 1983
Awards
Awards for Dr. David Shaffer, MD are not present.
Dr. Shaffer Reviews
Reviews for Dr. David Shaffer, MD are not present. Be the first to review this doctor!
Add review
I would recommend this provider to a friend
I received a timely response to my questions and concerns.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a thorough evaluation.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
I was given the medical information I needed in an understandable way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The results of my care met my expectations.
Email address will not be published
Office Locations
Primary location
Vanderbilt University Medical TRA
1301 Medical Center Drive
Tennessee (TN)
Nashville
37232
Phone:(615) 936-0404
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Vanderbilt University Medical TRA, 1301 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, Tennessee (TN), 37232
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care of Tennessee
- Coventry Health Care of Tennessee PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Humana
- LocalPlus
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Network S
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- POMCO Group
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
Blog Posts
Blog Posts for Dr. David Shaffer, MD are not present.
Patients Questions
Patients questions for Dr. David Shaffer, MD are not present.
Specialists in General Surgery Nashville (TN):
Latest reviews for General Surgery specialists
- Dr. C. is a pleasant, professional caring and fun doctor. Answered all my questions on a keep it simple level and explained everything. He took his time. I will refer them when needed. What a great group!07 February 2024
- He is the best if you need help with panic attacks. He fixed up my medication and I feel better.31 January 2024
- Dr. Jungblut and staff are all professional, fun, conscientious. Been going here for a long time. My children and grandchildren now see Dr. Jungblut too.24 January 2024
Sign Up / Login
Sign Up / Login