Summary

Dr. Brian Shaffer is a medical oncologist and transplant surgeon with over two decades of expertise in cancer care and blood disorders. They earned their medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed residency training at Wake Forest University. With 21 years of experience treating complex blood cancers and performing transplant procedures, Dr. Shaffer brings extensive knowledge to patient care. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Shaffer practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, one of the nation's leading cancer treatment facilities. They specialize in treating leukemia and other blood cancers, as well as lymphoma. Dr. Shaffer also performs blood and marrow stem cell transplantation for eligible patients. Additionally, they conduct essential diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shaffer's care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wake Forest University
  • 4 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Eastern Virginia Med Sch Med School: Azad University School of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: University of Chicago
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brian Shaffer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Brian Shaffer has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Brian Shaffer has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Check-up
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Heartburn
  • Hepatitis C
  • Immunization
  • Leukemia
  • Oncologist
  • Oncologist/hematologist
  • Physical
  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wake Forest University

Medical School

Eastern Virginia Med Sch
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated in 2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Brian Shaffer's office located?
Dr. Brian Shaffer's office is located at 530 E 74th St, New York, NY, 10021.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Shaffer affiliated with?
Dr. Brian Shaffer is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
What languages does Dr. Brian Shaffer speak?
Dr. Brian Shaffer speaks English.
Does Dr. Brian Shaffer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Brian Shaffer accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Brian Shaffer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Brian Shaffer accepts on their Vitals profile.

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