Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer
Overview
Christopher C. Shaffer, MD, specializes in pulmonary critical care. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Shaffer completed his fellowship and residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and medical degree at Temple University.
Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
50 North 12th Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
3 Jennifer Court, Carlisle, PA 17015
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. Christopher C. Shaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer by calling their office at 223-895-9315. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Metastases, 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. Christopher C. Shaffer specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher C. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 223-895-9315 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
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BullaeDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.