Summary

Dr. Colin Shafer specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect millions of Americans. They earned their medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and have dedicated three decades to caring for patients with heart-related health concerns. Dr. Shafer is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing them to communicate directly with diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

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 treat patients with heart rhythm disorders, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation. Their expertise includes performing contrast echocardiography to create detailed images of the heart, electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 30 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Emory University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Pueblo Care Complex

317 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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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Dr Colin D. Shafer, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Brett Andrew Gidney, MDDr. David Warren Orias, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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30 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English, Hindi Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Barbara , CAWinter Park , FLSanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine
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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

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Dr Colin Shafer's office is located at 317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.
Which hospitals is Dr Colin Shafer affiliated with?
Dr Colin Shafer is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.
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