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Dr. David Shaffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
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Dr. David Shaffer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. David Shaffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. David Shaffer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN.

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Dr. David Shaffer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
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 Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    912 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 936-0404
  2. 2 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    1301 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 936-0404
  3. 3 Office
    3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 322-3000
  4. 4 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 322-5000

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Biography
  • Dr. David Shaffer, MD is a general surgery specialist in Nashville, TN and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982. He specializes in General Surgery.
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1982
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Dr. David Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN