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  • Healthgrades 591699Healthgrades

    I found my visit with Doctor Shaffer pleasant and informative. Hopefully I won’t need his services again, but it’s great to have a doctor I trust if I do need him in the future

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591698Healthgrades

    Dr Shaffer delivered not good news about my back in clear and simple to understand language. He gave excellent advice about how to manage my situation and patiently answered all my questions. His expertise and personal style was outstanding. I would highly recommend him.

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591697Healthgrades

    I found Dr Shaffer to be attentive, thorough, calm and reassuring. He also had a sense of humor which I appreciated, as he explained what might be causing my pain and what we might do to remedy the situation.

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591694Healthgrades

    Dr. Shaffer provided clear, thoughtful, And detailed explanations of his observations of my mri and xray and potential treatment options. He never rushed or hurried me along with any of my questions. Highly recommend.

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591693Healthgrades

    Doctor was very caring in treating me with injections to numb nerves in my back that been hurting for 15 years or more. He hung in there and it worked. This was just temporary but was able to identify the nerves ends causing the pain. Well done very talented back pain specialist.

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591691Healthgrades

    He listened and explained all very well to us. Wants the same as us moving forward with our 94 year old mom.

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591690Healthgrades

    Dr. Shaffer has helped me face my upcoming cervical surgery through his calm and clear bedside manner. I would be happy to recommend him to anyone facing a scary procedure.

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591685Healthgrades

    Dr. Shaffer was a great listener, kind, straightforward, empathetic, and took his time to explain all the details and answered all my questions. He clearly explained what the next steps were and how I should proceed with my next appointments. He took his time he genuinely cared and it made for a gre...

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591684Healthgrades

    I was very happy with Dr. Shaffer and the way he explains things so you can understand and was able to answer my questions.

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

  • Healthgrades 591683Healthgrades

    Very professional and a good 'bedside manner'. He makes you feel very at ease. Explains everything in easy-to-understand terms. Highest possible rating!

    ~ Self Verified Patient ~

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