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David Shaffer MD

Professor of Surgery, Surgical Director, Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation, and Division of Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Dialysis Access
  • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
  • Pancreas Transplantation
  • Pediatric Kidney Transplant
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Renal Transplantation
  • Renal/Kidney Transplantation
  • Transplant Surgery

Location

Vanderbilt Hepatology and Liver and Kidney Transplant Center
1500 21st Avenue South, Suite 3400
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Columbia University, 1982
  • Internship - New Haven Hospital, Yale University, 1983
  • Residency - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1985
  • Fellowship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1986
  • Residency - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1988
  • Fellowship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1989

Board Certifications

  • Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 1990

Patient Comments

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He explained everything very clearly.
September 21, 2024
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Very good service
February 1, 2024
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Dr Shaffer is top notch!
January 23, 2024
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Dr. S was very nice and concerned
December 23, 2023
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Doctor was very nice.
September 29, 2023
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Great visit. Highly intelligent staff and super friendly.
May 9, 2023
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I highly recommend Dr. Shafer. He is an excellent surgeon, takes his time to explain surgeries, and addresses all your concerns.
April 25, 2023
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Very good
March 30, 2023
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