
Overview
Dr. Eiman Shafa, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Twin Cities Spine Center, specializing in the comprehensive treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He provides both non-operative and surgical care for degenerative spine disease, spinal deformities, trauma, tumors, infections, and complex spinal disorders, with a strong focus on minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques.
Dr. Shafa earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and completed medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center through Seton Hall University, followed by a fellowship in spine surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Recognized for clinical excellence and patient-centered care, Dr. Shafa has been named a “20 Under 40” honoree by the North American Spine Society multiple times and has received regional Top Doctor and Rising Star distinctions. He is known for his thoughtful, collaborative approach, emphasizing clear communication and individualized treatment plans to help patients restore function and quality of life.
Dr. Eiman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Dr. Eiman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Eiman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
11850 Blackfoot St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN 55313
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. Dr Eiman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dr Eiman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dr Eiman by calling their office at 612-775-6200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dr Eiman a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dr Eiman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Dr Eiman specialize in?
While Dr. Dr Eiman is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Cervical Disc Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Dr Eiman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dr Eiman has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Dr Eiman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dr Eiman accept my insurance?
Dr. Dr Eiman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-775-6200 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
- Spinal StenosisDr. Eiman isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Eiman isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Eiman isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Eiman isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Eiman isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- KyphosisDr. Eiman isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Eiman isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Eiman isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Eiman isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Eiman isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- CoccydyniaDr. Eiman isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Eiman isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

