Colin D. Shafer
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Colin D. Shafer

Cardiology
317 West Pueblo Street, 
Santa Barbara, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
8
conditions
317 West Pueblo Street, 
Santa Barbara, CA 

Overview

Colin Shafer is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California.

Dr. Shafer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shafer is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Fellowships

Tufts Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Cigna
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
317 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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.

2 Total Publications

Evaluation of Zero-Exchange Transseptal Puncture Devices on Procedural Workflow and Consistency During Left Atrial Appendage Closure.
Evaluation of Zero-Exchange Transseptal Puncture Devices on Procedural Workflow and Consistency During Left Atrial Appendage Closure.
Journal: Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
Published: September 23, 2025
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317 West Pueblo Street, 
Santa Barbara, CA 
 (0.1 miles away)
805-681-7500
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Colin D. Shafer

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Is Dr. Colin D. Shafer a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colin D. Shafer is classified as an Advanced expert for Arrhythmias, 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. Colin D. Shafer specialize in?

While Dr. Colin D. Shafer is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Aortic Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Colin D. Shafer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Colin D. Shafer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. Colin D. Shafer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Colin D. Shafer accept my insurance?

Dr. Colin D. Shafer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-681-7500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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