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Dr. Saulena Shafer, DO

Dr. Saulena Shafer, DO

Neurology*

Dr. Saulena Shafer, DO is a neurologist in Newport Beach, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Dr. Shafer

520 Superior Ave Ste 205 Newport Beach, CA 92663
Telehealth available

Dr. Shafer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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Dr. Shafer's Reviews

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4.3
10 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Kind, good listener, engaged with Barry
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Apr 18, 2025
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Did an excellent job listening, explaining.
Telehealth
Everything went well,Parking valet’s help, check in and checkOut excellent!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 16, 2025
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Great, great, great
I cant say enough good about this fantastic doctor. Big personality, caring and very sharp. Just great.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 16, 2025
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Deeply caring, intelligent, compassionate doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2022
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Over long term: Disappointing. Ample time during appointments when available, but insufficient Information or referrals when needed. Substance of care lacking. Less personal psychotherapy and more neurological care and guidance would have been more beneficial to patient and caregiver.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Maxine Mueller – Jun 11, 2022
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Dr. Shafer is a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders. I highly recommend her because she is intelligent and is passionate about rare disorders. Dr. Shafer was thorough with her assessments, evaluates your medical history before you walk into the room, and is well-spoken with her explanations. There is not a lot of physicians like her who will take the time to listen to your concerns and be determined to find a solution. She has amazing bedside manners and does not rush you out the door. To her, you are not a number but a patient. She is a fantastic physician and come highly recommended by this Registered Nurse.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Registered Nurse – Feb 16, 2022
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Dr Shafer is very caring and a good listener. She is nice but firm in a good way sometimes too.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 17, 2021
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Dr Shafer is generally nice but she is constantly ill prepared for our appointments, never seems to recall what was discussed before, doesn’t follow through on the treatment plans she recommends. I would constantly have to remind her what she suggested last time for treatment. The front office is generally unhelpful. At least when I would tell Dr Shaffer about the mistakes they would make she would be apologize on their behalf. Working with this office is really frustrating.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
13 others found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2021
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I've literally never had a more caring or compassionate doctor. Her expertise and commitment to patients makes her a double threat in the best possible way.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Charles Mae Wanamaker – Jan 17, 2021
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Dr. Saulena Shafer, DO is a neurologist in Newport Beach, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurology

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Dr. Shafer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Dr. Shafer

    Dr. Shafer520 Superior Ave Ste 205 Newport Beach, CA 92663
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