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Summary
Dr. Brian Shaffer is a medical oncologist and transplant surgeon who has dedicated over two decades to treating blood cancers and performing stem cell transplantations. They completed medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School and continued training with a residency at Wake Forest University, building 21 years of comprehensive experience in cancer care. Dr. Shaffer communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Shaffer practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, where they focus on treating leukemia and other blood cancers as well as lymphoma. They specialize in blood and marrow stem cell transplantation procedures. Dr. Shaffer also performs diagnostic blood work including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have given them an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Shaffer practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, where they focus on treating leukemia and other blood cancers as well as lymphoma. They specialize in blood and marrow stem cell transplantation procedures. Dr. Shaffer also performs diagnostic blood work including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have given them an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | Uniondale , NY |
| Med School: Eastern Virginia Med Sch | Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine | Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Brian Shaffer
Medical Specialties
Brian Shaffer has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Brian Shaffer has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Brian Shaffer holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Wake Forest University.
Medical School
Graduated from Eastern Virginia Med Sch and Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2005.
NPI Number
Brian Shaffer's NPI number is 1861674822.
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- Brian Shaffer is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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- What languages does Brian Shaffer speak?
- Brian Shaffer speaks English.
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