Dr. Christopher Shafer
Overview
Christopher Shafer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years.
Dr. Shafer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Conversion Disorder, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
Dr. Shafer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shafer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 510, Louisville, KY 40202
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 Shafer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Shafer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Shafer by calling their office at 502-588-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Shafer a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Shafer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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 Shafer specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Shafer is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Memory Loss, and Conversion Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Christopher Shafer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Shafer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Shafer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Shafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Shafer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 502-588-4800 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
- SeizuresDr. Shafer isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Conversion DisorderDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- EpilepsyDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- EncephalitisDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.