Dr. Colin Shafer
Overview
Colin Shafer is a Cardiologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Shafer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Colin Shafer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Colin Shafer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Colin Shafer by calling their office at 805-681-7500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Colin Shafer a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colin 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 Shafer specialize in?
While Dr. Colin 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 Shafer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Colin Shafer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. Colin 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 Shafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Colin 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
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
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Shafer isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Shafer isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.