Dr. Justin Schaffer, MD | Plano, TX | Cardiovascular Surgery

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Justin Schaffer, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in coronary artery bypass, valvular, thoracic aortic, and minimally invasive procedures. His clinical expertise includes aortic valve surgery, TAVR, coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve surgery, thoracic aortic surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery, and minimally invasive/robotic procedures. Dr. Schaffer graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency and fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. While there, he received recognition for his outstanding work, including the President's Award from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Norman E. Shumway award from the Western Thoracic Surgical Association. Dr. Schaffer's office is located in the professional office building on the campus of The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. He is currently welcoming new patients.

accepting new patients
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23 Ratings
16 years of experience
40 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Stanford University Medical Center
18 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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He explained the procedure very well..wasn't confused about surgery

August 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Schaffer brought me through a high risk cardiac surgery. He and his team have an elite level of expertise. Easily the best in the Dallas area.. I’m a physician as well, and I recommend Dr. Schaffer whole heartedly (pun intended)

February 18th, 2024

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Dr. Schaffer replaced mitral & aortic valves same surgery - did a GREAT job - Highly recommend

October 26th, 2021

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If you want the best of the best you just found him ! Dr Schaffer , Tammy , and the rest of the team are awesome. I drove 1 1/2 hrs and passed multiple hospitals to go to him and well worth it. Great care ,after care commitment , and having open heart surgery my scar even came out minimal comparably and I haven’t felt better in years.

June 23rd, 2021

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Dr. Schaffer is absolutely the best. We hit it off right off the bat. I had open heart surgery 2 years ago with Dallas Medical City and when I found out that my valve had to be replaced again I told my previous heart surgeon that I was going to get a second opinion. I researched to find the best at the aortic root procedure and I found him in Dr. Schaffer. The team at Baylor Scott Heart Hospital are the absolute best. I was worried about the after surgery care because the previous time was horrible. My advice is to have Dr. Schaffer do your surgery the first time and hopefully you won’t have to do it a second time... 2 years later!

April 26th, 2021

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Very positive, caring surgeon. I was in the heart center for 13 days and he checked in every day. Tammy was also extremely helpful to my wife with making all the arrangements.

April 18th, 2021

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Dr Shaffer was an excellent doctor and his staff was excellent too. I got excellent care throughout everything. They explained everything to me that they were doing and made sure I understood everything. Now I have my life back and happy.

April 16th, 2021

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Dr. Schaffer is the best, as is his whole staff. As a pilot, I had been grounded by the FAA due to my leaking aorta and unable to work. Thanks to Dr. Schaffer, the FAA has since approved my return to flying. Like others have said, great doctor with a sense of humor that puts you at ease. Laid out the 3 options for me and explained the chances for success and the risk of each, which helped me decide. We both agreed we hoped to not see each other again at my last visit, LOL.

April 15th, 2021

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The best possible robotic bypass surgery anyone can get in this country. From beginning thru after surgery rehab he always kept me in the loop. Treated me like a special patient. He is surrounded by an all star staff too. I was very lucky to get Dr Schaffer for my heart surgery.

April 15th, 2021

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Having dr Schaffer saved my life. He was so wonderful to take time to explain everything. I traveled over 1000 miles for him to do my surgery and would do it again

April 14th, 2021

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Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano

4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 540Plano, TX 75093

Tel: (469) 800-6200

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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Education)Graduated in 2010

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