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Summary
Dr. William Shaffer treats heart failure, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder, practicing internal medicine for 42 years. He speaks English and Spanish and is affiliated with Minneapolis Heart Institute and Mercy Hospital Unity Campus.
He completed his medical education and residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and sees patients in Bloomington and Fridley, Minnesota.
He completed his medical education and residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and sees patients in Bloomington and Fridley, Minnesota.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 42 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. William Thomas Shaffer has 2 locationsAllina Health Bloomington Clinic
7920 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425 Tel: (952) 428-1800
Mon7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:15 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 42 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish |
| Bloomington , MN | Edina , MN | Minneapolis , MN | Denver , CO |
| Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. William Thomas Shaffer has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William Thomas Shaffer has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
Dr. William Thomas Shaffer holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Iowa in 1984.
NPI Number
Dr. Shaffer's NPI number is 1073548459.
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- Dr. William Shaffer speaks English and Spanish.
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- Where is Dr. William Shaffer's office located?
- Dr. William Shaffer's office is located at 7920 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55425.
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