Dr. Stuart J. Shafer, MD | Vero Beach, FL | Neurologist

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Dr. Stuart Shafer is a neurologist who has dedicated over three decades to treating complex neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital. With 33 years of clinical experience, Dr. Shafer has developed deep expertise in caring for patients with challenging neurological disorders. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Shafer practices at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and the Vero Beach Neurology And Research Institute in Vero Beach, Florida. His clinical focus centers on treating conditions such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and multiple sclerosis, including primary progressive forms of the disease. He specializes in infusion therapy and intravenous treatments through his infusion clinic services. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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3.5

78 Ratings
33 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Florida Health Shands Hospital
19 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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The Worst neurologist ever!!! I was sent to Melbourne for memory testing. I was there for several hours. When I went for my follow up appointment, the nurse practitioner said they never ordered such a test that it had to be another doctor… I looked at her like she Had lost her mind, I asked to A follow up with Dr. Schaeffer and I was told that he Does not do follow-ups that his PAs do; i am frustrated as moved here to Vero and wanted to establish new doctors. I have had migraines and issues with headaches since my mid 20s. I now have “Occipital Neuralgia” extremely painful injections, but they only last for a month. Next step will probably be a nerve block, but this is all done through a pain doctor. I am going outside about to find a neurologist because the two options in Vero Beach or terrible!!

September 17th, 2024

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Dr Schafer is not someone I would recommend to anyone! If he was the only doctor in town I still would not see him

April 27th, 2021

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Incompetent and confused. Terrible office. Hateful, cold staff. Passive-Aggressive office manager. Suspicious billing activity; took my money AND billed insurance for same services. They don't care about their patients. They care about their patients $$$. Very sad. Never again.

May 23rd, 2019

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Intelligent and knowledgeable

June 12th, 2018

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Dr. Schaeffer wants to charge $50 for being 10 minutes late to an appointment I've waited on doctors all my life sometimes for hours and now this clown wants to charge me 50 bucks for 10 minutes

March 21st, 2017

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Doesn't listen. Only pontificates.

December 20th, 2016

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This guy was supposed to do a spinal tap on me, after waiting for about 2 hrs. he finally shows up, I've been lying on my side in prep all this time, and when he finally shows he doesn't even introduce himself, a nurse say's "ok the Dr.is here". He attempted this spinal tap 4 times and failed, why? because he didn't have my x-rays with him and kept hitting bone spurs !!!! I have never been in such pain all over my body, it was all for nothing, and he still billed me for $5,000 even though he accomplished nothing!!!

April 25th, 2016

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Doctor was very pleasant and courteous, Office staff was outstanding, this was my 1st visit so I really can't come to an accurate conclusion, but I liked everything from the 1st visit.

March 16th, 2016

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This was my husband's first app't. We were aggravated by the long wait time in the waiting room but once in to the office we were very pleased with Dr. Shafer's manner, exam, and forthright information given. My husband will be following up with Dr. Shafer every three months.

March 16th, 2016

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Arrogant, abrupt, fearful

February 29th, 2016

Vero Beach Neurology And Research Institute

1040 37th Pl Ste 201Vero Beach, FL 32960

Tel: (772) 492-7051

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

1000 36th StVero Beach, FL 32960

Tel: (772) 567-4311


Dr. Stuart James Shafer, MD	Isaac Health	Dr. Andrew Lerman, MD	Dr. Randy T. Warner, MD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (78 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (21 Ratings)	3.5 (154 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience		16 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Vero Beach , FL	Atlanta , GA	Miami , FL	Fort Lauderdale , FL
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine		Med School: St Matthews University School Of Medicine (Grand Cayman)	Med School: University Of Iowa
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Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease
Electromyography
Epilepsy
Headache
Migraine Disorder
Migraine Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Stroke

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Florida Health Shands Hospital

Medical School

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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What languages does Dr. Stuart Shafer speak?: Dr. Stuart Shafer speaks English.
Where is Dr. Stuart Shafer's office located?: Dr. Stuart Shafer's office is located at 1040 37th Pl Ste 201, Vero Beach, FL, 32960.

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