Overview
Alan Schaffer is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Albany, New York. Dr. Schaffer has been practicing medicine for over 39 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Schaffer is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
One Pine West Plaza, Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY 12205
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan E. Schaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan E. Schaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan E. Schaffer by calling their office at 518-464-9999. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alan E. Schaffer a top-rated expert for Atypical Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan E. Schaffer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atypical Pneumonia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alan E. Schaffer specialize in?
While Dr. Alan E. Schaffer is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Atypical Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Emphysema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Alan E. Schaffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan E. Schaffer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atypical Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Alan E. Schaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan E. Schaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan E. Schaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-464-9999 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Schaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Schaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BullaeDr. Schaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Schaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Schaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Schaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Schaffer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Schaffer isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AsthmaDr. Schaffer isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Schaffer isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Schaffer isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Schaffer isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.