Dr. Bruce Austin Shaffer, MD

Dr. Bruce Shaffer specializes in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonology, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed residency training at University Hospital. With 41 years of experience treating complex medical conditions, Dr. Shaffer has developed deep expertise across multiple interconnected specialties. They provide care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Shaffer practices at Christus Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they focus on treating serious conditions including sepsis and high cholesterol in children and teens. Their clinical work involves performing blood tests and comprehensive metabolic panels to diagnose and monitor patient health. They also provide therapeutic hypothermia treatment for critically ill patients. Patients have rated Dr. Shaffer 4.3 out of 5 stars for their …comprehensive approach to complex medical care.