Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. David R. Shaffer

Oncology
Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave, 
Albany, NY 
Expertise in
18
conditions
Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave, 
Albany, NY 

Overview

David Shaffer is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York.

Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

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 Clinical Trials

A Phase 2/3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Abiraterone Acetate Plus Prednisone With or Without Abemaciclib in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
A Phase 2/3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Abiraterone Acetate Plus Prednisone With or Without Abemaciclib in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Abiraterone Acetate, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Phase II Study of Enzalutamide With or Without the PI3 Kinase/mTOR Inhibitor LY3023414 in Men With Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer
A Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Phase II Study of Enzalutamide With or Without the PI3 Kinase/mTOR Inhibitor LY3023414 in Men With Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 11, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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You can book an appointment with Dr. David R. Shaffer by calling their office at 518-262-6696. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David R. Shaffer a top-rated expert for WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David R. Shaffer is classified as an Distinguished expert for WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, 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. David R. Shaffer specialize in?

While Dr. David R. Shaffer is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. David R. Shaffer accept my insurance?

Dr. David R. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 518-262-6696 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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