Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD
Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD is a gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shaffer has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Saint Vincent's East. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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100 Pilot Medical Dr Birmingham, AL 35235Make an Appointment
Dr. Shaffer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Shaffer specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Good Patient Care
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Dr. Shaffer's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaffer
| 5 star | 92% | 92% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 8% | 8% |
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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How was your experience with Dr. Shaffer?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Shaffer to family and friends is 4.6666665 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Believing each person is created by God and therefore unique and special, we desire to provide the highest level of compassion and care to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients.Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine
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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2005Carolinas Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2002Carolinas Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2002University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1999Troy
Undergraduate School, 1995
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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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 home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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