BiliaryTractCancer near Lawrence, KS

Care Philosophy: Dr. Cummings firmly believes in always treating patients in the same manner you would treat your own loved ones, with a foundation based on the doctor-patient relationship and the understanding that a partnership is being formed in order to achieve the most optimum health and quality of life by way of surgery.

Biography: Dr. Shaeffer completed his undergraduate education at the University of Kansas and earned a Masters in International Management, with honors, from the American Graduate School of International Management. He pursued a career in international business, living and working in Germany, prior to entering medical school at the University of Kansas. He earned his medical degree in 2000 and completed an internship at the University of Kansas. Dr. Shaeffer completed residency training in radiation oncology in 2005 at Indiana University where he served as Chief Resident during his final year of training. Dr. Shaeffer is the co-medical director at Research Medical Center and Midwest Urology & Radiation Oncology. He is a member of numerous local, state and national professional organizations including the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the American College of Radiology, and the American Medical Association.