3.2
5 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Robert Shafor is a surgeon with 37 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Sinai Grace Hospital. Dr. Shafor specializes in surgery with additional expertise in other medical areas, bringing nearly four decades of clinical knowledge to his practice.
Dr. Shafor is affiliated with multiple healthcare facilities including Slidell Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Platte Valley Medical Center, and MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, with practice locations in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Waterloo, Iowa, and Brighton, Colorado. He treats patients with conditions such as pneumothorax and gallbladder issues including gallstones and acute inflammation of the gallbladder. His procedural expertise includes performing sedation services and CT scans for diagnostic imaging. Patients have given Dr. Shafor an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 …on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Shafor is affiliated with multiple healthcare facilities including Slidell Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Platte Valley Medical Center, and MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, with practice locations in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Waterloo, Iowa, and Brighton, Colorado. He treats patients with conditions such as pneumothorax and gallbladder issues including gallstones and acute inflammation of the gallbladder. His procedural expertise includes performing sedation services and CT scans for diagnostic imaging. Patients have given Dr. Shafor an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 …on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- Sinai Grace Hospital
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Robert V Shafor has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Robert V Shafor, MD | Brittany Campbell | Dr. John Mark Morales, MD | Dr. William Devin Seale, MD |
| Surgery | Nurse Practitioner | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 37 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Lake Charles , LA | LAKE CHARLES , LA | Corpus Christi , TX | Sulphur , LA |
| Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert V Shafor
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert V Shafor has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert V Shafor has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2025, Inactive
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Sinai Grace Hospital
Medical School
University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989
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- Dr. Robert Shafor has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Robert Shafor's office located?
- Dr. Robert Shafor's office is located at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA, 70601.
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