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Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD

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Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 45
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has 16 years experience. They graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2008 and completed a residency at Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus.They currently practice at University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center and are affiliated with M Health Fairview Saint Joseph's Hospital and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Heart Defect Repair
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Heart Defect Repair
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
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Brain Injury
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
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Esophageal Varices
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lung Transplant
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
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Locations

  1. 1 U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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  2. 2 U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 625-3902
  3. 3 University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
    420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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  4. 4 Hennepin Healthcare
    701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 873-3000
  5. 5 Hcmc Csc Pharmacy
    715 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview
    2014
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD is affiliated with M Health Fairview Saint Joseph's Hospital and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Shaffer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • M Health Fairview Saint Joseph's Hospital

    45 10th St W, Saint Paul, MN

  • M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank

    2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN