Overview
Brian Shafer is an Ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shafer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
633 W Germantown Pike Ste 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Shafer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Shafer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Shafer by calling their office at 215-654-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Shafer a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Shafer is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract, 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. Brian Shafer specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Shafer is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Presbyopia, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Brian Shafer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Shafer has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Shafer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Shafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Shafer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-654-2020 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
- CataractDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Giant Papillary ConjunctivitisDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis.