Summary

Dr. Anita Shaffer specializes in internal medicine, bringing over five decades of clinical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency training at the University of Washington Medical Center. With 51 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Shaffer is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Shaffer practices at multiple locations throughout Seattle, including Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus, The Polyclinic Madison Center, and Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus. She has an affiliation with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital. Her expertise includes treating leg fractures and managing arthritis-related joint pain. Dr. Shaffer also incorporates physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans and utilizes extremity X-rays for diagnostic purposes. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 51 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Washington Medical Center
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Anita Marie Shaffer has 3 locations

The Polyclinic Madison Center

904 7th AveSeattle, WA 98104
Mon6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English, Urdu, Sindhi Speaks English
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Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Anita Marie Shaffer

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Anita Marie Shaffer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Anita Marie Shaffer has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Stroke
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Washington Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Anita Shaffer speak?
Dr. Anita Shaffer speaks Spanish and English.
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Where is Dr. Anita Shaffer's office located?
Dr. Anita Shaffer's office is located at 500 17th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122.
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