Summary

Dr. Timothy Shafer is a family medicine physician who graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Lancaster General Hospital. With 45 years of medical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to his practice caring for patients of all ages. Dr. Shafer is fluent in Spanish and German, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Shafer practices at Grace Cottage Family Health and Hospital in Townshend, Vermont. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations, and provides comprehensive care for children with hypertension. His services include preventive care such as COVID-19 vaccinations and routine blood work to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shafer highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, German
  • Lancaster General Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Speaks Spanish, German Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, German, Portuguese
Townshend , VTOrlando , FLMontpelier , VASheridan , WY
Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Timothy Philip Shafer

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO-POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHAMPVA - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Culinary Health Fund
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Timothy Philip Shafer has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Vermont, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lancaster General Hospital

Medical School

Geisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthGraduated in 1981

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Timothy Shafer affiliated with?
Dr. Timothy Shafer is affiliated with Grace Cottage Family Health And Hospital.
Does Dr. Timothy Shafer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Timothy Shafer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy Shafer?
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Does Dr. Timothy Shafer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Timothy Shafer accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Timothy Shafer's office located?
Dr. Timothy Shafer's office is located at 185 Grafton Rd, Townshend, VT, 05353.

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