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Dr. James Shaffer, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 57
Dr. James Shaffer, MD
3.8 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. James Shaffer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Melbourne, FL.
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Dr. James Shaffer, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 57
Melbourne, FL
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. James Shaffer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Melbourne, FL.

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Dr. James Shaffer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Melbourne, FL and has 32 years experience. They graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Columbus Children's Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Viera Hospital and Palm Bay Hospital. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia
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Respiratory Failure
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Acidosis
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chest Pain
Chickenpox
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Hiatal Hernia
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Liver Cancer
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Shortness of Breath
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sarno Clinic
    2120 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 241-6800
  2. 2 Health First
    6450 US HIGHWAY 1, Rockledge, FL 32955
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 434-4300
  3. 3 Office
    8725 N Wickham Rd Ste 302, Melbourne, FL 32940
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 434-9230
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:30
  4. 4 Cookeville Regional Medical Center Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
    145 W 4th St Ste 201, Cookeville, TN 38501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 783-2143

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaffer
3.8
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Sep 16, 2019
Fantastic! He was phenomenal with my son. His bedside manner was excellent, always kind and caring and extremely knowledgeable. He explained things to us in a way that we were able to understand. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
— Sep 16, 2019
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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
  • Ohio State U/Columbus Children's Hospital
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Columbus Children's Hospital
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ohio State University MC
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. James Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Viera Hospital and Palm Bay Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL

  • Viera Hospital

    8745 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL

  • Palm Bay Hospital

    1425 Malabar Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL