Overview
David Shaffer is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatitis C, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Rachel Forbes is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Forbes is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Forbes is currently accepting new patients.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Martin Montenovo is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Montenovo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Montenovo is currently accepting new patients.
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 615-322-3000. 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 Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Shaffer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kidney Transplant, 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 Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. David Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Shaffer has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. David Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. David Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-3000 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
- Kidney TransplantDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Advanced
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- Experienced
- HepatitisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- NephrectomyDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.