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Summary
Dr. William Shaffer treats heart failure, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder, and practices internal medicine. He has 42 years of experience and speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Minneapolis Heart Institute and Mercy Hospital Unity Campus, and sees patients in Bloomington and Fridley, Minnesota. He completed his medical degree and residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
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 | Minneapolis , MN | Edina , 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 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. William Shaffer speak?
- Dr. William Shaffer speaks English and Spanish.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Shaffer?
- You can find contact information for Dr. William Shaffer here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. William Shaffer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. William Shaffer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. William Shaffer's office located?
- Dr. William Shaffer's office is located at 7920 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55425.
- Which hospitals is Dr. William Shaffer affiliated with?
- Dr. William Shaffer is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE and MERCY HOSPITAL UNITY CAMPUS.
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