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Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD
4.3 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Lawrence Township, NJ.
Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD
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Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Lawrence Township, NJ
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Lawrence Township, NJ.

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Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Lawrence Township, NJ and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Universite Libre De Bruxelles, Faculte De Medecine in 1985 and completed a residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center , Perth Amboy ,Nj.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton and Saint Francis Medical Center. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm and Muscle Cramping among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer also speaks French. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Muscle Spasm
Muscle Cramping
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Cramping
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Nausea
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Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Piriformis Syndrome
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
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Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
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Bunion
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Burn Injuries
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Combination Drug Dependence
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Meniscus Tear
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Substance Dependence
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Symptomatic Menopause
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Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
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TMJ
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
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Varicose Eczema
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
3D Ultrasound
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Arterial Doppler Ultrasound
Breath Testing
Cardiac Ultrasound
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Carotid Ultrasound
CDL Physical Examination
Immunization
Joint Injection
Medical Marijuana Certifications
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Physical Examination
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Vaccination

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  • Aetna HMO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Local Value Network POS Plus
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    Regional Preferred POS Plus
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    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
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    Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
    Performance Blue
    PPOBlue PPO
  • Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    OMNIA - Tier2 EPO
    OMNIA HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • MagnaCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    133 Franklin Corner Rd Ste 2, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaffer
4.3
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Feb 26, 2020
The nurse practitioner is careful and takes her time in documenting and explaining the process and procedures with you. The office staff is friendly and helpful.
Danyelle Kessler — Feb 26, 2020
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Sports Medicine
Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universite Libre De Bruxelles, Faculte De Medecine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Carney Hospital , Boston , Massachusetts
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Raritan Bay Medical Center , Perth Amboy ,Nj
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO / SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Muscle Spasm and Muscle Cramping. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton and Saint Francis Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

    1 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton, NJ

  • Saint Francis Medical Center

    601 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ