Summary

Dr. Bruce Shaffer specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in critical care medicine and pulmonology. 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 clinical experience, Dr. Shaffer brings extensive knowledge to the care of adult patients with complex medical conditions. They provide medical services in English.

Dr. Shaffer practices at Christus Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They focus on treating conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, high blood lipid levels, and type 2 diabetes. Their procedural expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients, general blood testing, and comprehensive metabolic panels to assess overall health. Patients have given Dr. Shaffer an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 41 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Bruce Austin Shaffer has 2 locations

Bruce A Shaffer MD

1925 Aspen Dr Ste 802ASanta Fe, NM 87505
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

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center

455 Saint Michaels Dr Ste 802ASanta Fe, NM 87505

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Internal MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
4.3 
41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Santa Fe , NMSanta Fe , NMSanta Fe , NMSanta Fe , NM
Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bruce Austin Shaffer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Davis Vision
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bruce Austin Shaffer has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bruce Austin Shaffer has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital

Medical School

University Of New Mexico School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Bruce Shaffer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Bruce Shaffer accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bruce Shaffer affiliated with?
Dr. Bruce Shaffer is affiliated with Christus Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center.
Does Dr. Bruce Shaffer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Bruce Shaffer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Shaffer?
You can find contact information for Dr. Bruce Shaffer here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Bruce Shaffer's office located?
Dr. Bruce Shaffer's office is located at 1925 Aspen Dr Ste 802A, Santa Fe, NM, 87505.

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