Dr. Miren A. Schinco Schaffer, MD | Arlington, VA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Miren Schinco Schaffer is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she also completed her residency training. With 38 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Schaffer brings extensive knowledge to her practice caring for patients with complex surgical and critical care needs.

Dr. Schaffer practices at multiple locations including Arlington and Washington, DC, with hospital affiliations at Inova Alexandria Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, and HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. She focuses on treating serious conditions such as closed head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and subdural hematomas. Her expertise includes performing CT scans and conducting essential blood tests like complete blood counts and creatinine clearance tests. Patients have given Dr. Schaffer an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her care.

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accepting new patients
5

39 Ratings
38 years of experience
Medical College Of Pennsylvania
7 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Female

39 ratings & reviews

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I cannot even begin to post enough positive comments about Dr. Shinco. She took care of my dad in the trauma ICU. She was always so straightforward, kind and compassionate. I know without a doubt that she did absolutely everything for my dad that she could. Amazing surgeon. The BEST!

March 18th, 2020

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Very knowledgeable and kind

April 6th, 2017

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Highly recommend

February 12th, 2017

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A doctor you can trust

February 6th, 2017

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Best of the best

January 28th, 2017

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Dr. Miren Schinco is of the highest integrity, with excellent professionalism and was an Angel of God sent to me during my recent breast cancer surgery and care. Dr. Schinco saw me within 2 hours of calling the office an explaining the difficulty I was having with the local 'Tropical Doctors' office. Dr. Schinco spent an hour and a half answering all my questions ,at times, explaining everything several different ways, so I would understand. She is very knowledgeable and has extremely skilled hands. Dr. Schinco was very informative with my family also. Her office staff is also A+. Dr. Schinco's calm demeanor contributed to the positive attitude I gained from her, to approach breast cancer surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Miren Schinco.

March 19th, 2014

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I found my visit to Dr. Schinco a wonderful experience.

September 28th, 2012

GW Trauma Center - Virginia Hospital Center

1625 N. George Mason Drive Medical Zone A, Suite 375Arlington, VA 22205

The Gw Medical Faculty Associates

2150 Pennsylvania Ave NwWashington, DC 20037

Tel: (202) 741-3000

Virginia Hospital Center â€“ Trauma Center

1701 N George Mason DrArlington, VA 22205

Inova Alexandria Hospital

4320 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22304

Tel: (703) 504-3000

Vhc Health Physicians Colorectal Surgery Arlington

1851 N George Mason Dr Ste 4DArlington, VA 22207

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

Virginia Hospital Center

1701 N George Mason DrArlington, VA 22205

Tel: (703) 558-5000


Dr. Miren Ava Schinco Schaffer, MD	Dr. Michael Svestka, MD, FACS	Dr. Raymond Raymoon Chang	Dr. Ashley Elizabeth Humphries
Surgery	Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (39 Ratings)	5 (10 Ratings)	3 (1 Rating)	1 (1 Rating)
38 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Arlington , VA	Fairfax , VA	WASHINGTON , DC	Bethesda , MD
Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School	Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Critical Care Medicine
General Surgery
Surgical Critical Care (surgery)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2024, Expired

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Pennsylvania

Medical School

Medical College Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1988

Lori Cullen Zorc
Nurse Practitioner
| Chevy Chase, MD
(0)
Dr. Carlos Julio Chiriboga, MD
Critical Care Medicine
45 Years Exp | Clinton, MD
(0)
Dr. Gabriel Jacob Hauser, MD
Critical Care Medicine
47 Years Exp | Washington, DC
(0)
Dr. Matthew Patrick Schreiber, MD
Critical Care Medicine
20 Years Exp | Washington, DC
(0)
Dr. Anthony Albert Shiflett, DO
Trauma Surgery
25 Years Exp | Washington, DC
(0)
Dr. Laith Rafi Altaweel, MD
Critical Care Medicine
26 Years Exp | Falls Church, VA
(0)
Dr. Aruna Ramachandran Natarajan, MD
Critical Care Medicine
42 Years Exp | Washington, DC
(1)
Dr. Praful Maruti Ramineni, MD
Plastic Surgery
24 Years Exp | Washington, DC
(35)
Dr. Richard Russell Bosco, MD
Anesthesiology
37 Years Exp | Rockville, MD
(0)
Dr. James Reginald Benjamin, MD
Plastic Surgery
55 Years Exp | Lanham, MD
(0)

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Which hospitals is Dr. Miren Schinco Schaffer affiliated with?: Dr. Miren Schinco Schaffer is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, and Hca Florida Lake Monroe Hospital.

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