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Dr. Colin Shafer is a cardiovascular disease specialist with three decades of experience treating heart and blood vessel conditions. They earned their medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and have dedicated their career to helping patients manage complex cardiovascular health issues. Dr. Shafer is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing them to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Shafer practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, with their primary location in Santa Barbara, California. They focus on treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. Dr. Shafer performs diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure.
Dr. Shafer practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, with their primary location in Santa Barbara, California. They focus on treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. Dr. Shafer performs diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- speaks Chinese, Spanish
- Emory University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 13 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
Office Location
Pueblo Care Complex
317 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105 Tel: (805) 898-3138
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
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 30 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 51 Years of Experience | 53 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English, Hindi | ||
| Santa Barbara , CA | Winter Park , FL | Santa Barbara , CA | Santa Barbara , CA |
| Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: Universidad Central Del Ecuador |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Colin D. Shafer
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Medical Specialties
Dr Colin D. Shafer has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr Colin D. Shafer has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
Dr Colin D. Shafer holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1996.
NPI Number
Dr Shafer's NPI number is 1306810494.
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- Dr Colin Shafer's office is located at 317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.
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- Dr Colin Shafer speaks Chinese and Spanish.
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