Colin Shafer
Experienced in High Cholesterol

Dr. Colin Shafer

Cardiology
Sutter Health
Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
317 West Pueblo Street, 
Santa Barbara, CA 
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Experienced in High Cholesterol
Sutter Health
Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
317 West Pueblo Street, 
Santa Barbara, CA 
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Overview

Colin Shafer is a Cardiologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Shafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Emory University School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Fellowships
Tufts Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
317 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Call: 805-681-7500

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Protection of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement During Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Protection of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement During Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Journal: Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
Published: February 18, 2025
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      • Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
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