Summary

Dr. Timothy Schaffner is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with 14 years of experience helping patients with various surgical needs. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Kaleida Health Buffalo General Medical Center in Buffalo. Dr. Schaffner speaks English and brings extensive surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Schaffner practices at Bon Secours Surgical Specialists with locations in Suffolk, Newport News, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at Erie County Medical Center. He focuses on treating patients with obesity and weight-related conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. His practice also addresses GERD and other digestive system disorders that may require surgical intervention. Patients consistently rate Dr. Schaffner highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 14 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kaleida Health Buffalo General Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Timothy J Schaffner has 3 locations

Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

12720 McManus Blvd Ste 305Newport News, VA 23602

Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

5838 Harbour View Blvd Ste 240Suffolk, VA 23435
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

828 Healthy Way Ste 220BVirginia Beach, VA 23462

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SurgeryCritical Care MedicineNurse PractitionerPlastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.1 
14 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Newport News , VANorfolk , VAPortsmouth , VANorfolk , VA
Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Timothy J Schaffner

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Humana - HMO
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Timothy J Schaffner has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Timothy J Schaffner has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Medical Center

Medical School

West Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Timothy Schaffner's office located?
Dr. Timothy Schaffner's office is located at 12720 McManus Blvd Ste 305, Newport News, VA, 23602.
Which hospitals is Dr. Timothy Schaffner affiliated with?
Dr. Timothy Schaffner is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Timothy Schaffner speak?
Dr. Timothy Schaffner speaks English.
Does Dr. Timothy Schaffner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Timothy Schaffner has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Timothy Schaffner accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Timothy Schaffner accepts on their Vitals profile.

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