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Dr. Colin Shafer, MD

Dr. Colin Shafer, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Colin Shafer, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shafer has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Dr. Shafer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shafer

4.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What could be improved
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May 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

biography

Dr. Colin Shafer, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shafer has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Emory University...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Nuclear Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

  • Nuclear Medicine

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  • New England Mc

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • University Colo Hsc

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • University Of Colorado

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

Practice

Sansum Clinic317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Practice

Sutter Health Viborg Road Care Center2040 Viborg Rd Ste 140 Solvang, CA 93463
2

Practice

Sansum Clinic215 Pesetas Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93110
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

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