Overview
David Shaffer is an Oncologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer.
His clinical research consists of participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 210, Albany, NY 12206
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Shaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Shaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David 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 Shaffer a top-rated expert for Clear Cell Sarcoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Shaffer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Clear Cell Sarcoma, 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 Shaffer specialize in?
While Dr. David Shaffer is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, 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 Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. David 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.
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
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- Advanced
- Appendix CancerDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Bladder CancerDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Lung CancerDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute Myelomonocytic LeukemiaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).