Overview
Andre Shaffer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgical, procedural, and non-surgical management of spine, pelvis, and traumatic orthopedic conditions, including degenerative and deformity conditions of the spine and pelvis. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Shaffer emphasizes the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques in his spine and trauma practice.Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Shaffer was a lifeguard and Seattle Fire Fighter prior to switching to a career in medicine. He completed medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. After completion of an Orthopedic surgery residency at Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Shaffer completed an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship with the Harvard Orthopedic Trauma Initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He then returned to Seattle to complete a Surgical Preservation of the Hip and Pelvis fellowship with the Hansjorg Wyss Hip and Pelvis Center with Dr. Keith Mayo. Finally, he completed a combined Orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine fellowship at the CORE Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shaffer is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and belongs to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), AO Trauma and AO Spine societies, North American Spine Society (NASS), Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA), as well as the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS).Dr. Shaffer is excited to be back in Seattle and treat the community that he has known and loved.
Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Scoliosis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Shaffer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, Seattle, WA 98107
2409 N 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shaffer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andre D. Shaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andre D. Shaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andre D. Shaffer by calling their office at 206-784-8833. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andre D. Shaffer a top-rated expert for Cervical Spondylosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andre D. Shaffer is classified as an Advanced expert for Cervical Spondylosis, 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. Andre D. Shaffer specialize in?
While Dr. Andre D. Shaffer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Andre D. Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andre D. Shaffer has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Spondylosis. You can view a list of Dr. Andre D. Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andre D. Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Andre D. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-784-8833 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
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- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- CoccydyniaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.
- FasciotomyDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Foot DropDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fractured SpineDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated DiskDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- SciaticaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.