Overview
Andrew Shaffer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
715 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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.
3 Clinical Trials
M Health Fairview Discovery Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Dr. Sarah Schwarzenberg, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA in 1979. Dr. Schwarzenberg is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Schwarzenberg is board certified in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2006, Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1984. Dr. Schwarzenberg is currently accepting new patients.
M Health Fairview Transplant Clinic
Srinath Chinnakotla is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Chinnakotla is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Chinnakotla is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2021. Dr. Chinnakotla is currently accepting new patients.
M Health Fairview General Surgery Clinic Minneapolis
Gregory Beilman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Beilman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Beilman is board certified in Surgical Critical Care: American Board Of Surgery, 1994 and Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 1993. Dr. Beilman is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Shaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Shaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Shaffer by calling their office at 612-625-3902. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew Shaffer a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Shaffer is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Andrew Shaffer specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Shaffer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Shaffer has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-625-3902 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
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.