

Dr. David Shaffer, MD
Dr. David Shaffer, MD is a general surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Vanderbilt Hepatology and Liver and Kidney Transplant Center
1500 21st Ave S Ste 3400 Nashville, TN 37212Make an Appointment
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Dr. David Shaffer, MD is a general surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.General Surgery
Transplant Surgery
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Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1982
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Vanderbilt Hepatology and Liver and Kidney Transplant Center
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- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Shaffer with our nearby General Surgeons at Tristar Centennial Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Tristar Centennial Medical Center today at
(615) 952-0874.