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Dr. William Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66
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Dr. William Shaffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.
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Dr. William Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. William Shaffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.

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Dr. William Shaffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has 19 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    7920 Old Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55425
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  2. 2 Abbott Northwestern Hospital
    2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Shaffer is very thorough. He listens very carefully to all of your concerns and addresses them all and he is very kind and compassionate.
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Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2005
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. William Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN