Overview
Gene Shaffer is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.
His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
60 Township Line Road, Ground Floor, Elkins Park, PA 19027
1200 Tabor Road, Willowcrest Building, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shaffer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Gene W. Shaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gene W. Shaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gene W. Shaffer by calling their office at 215-456-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gene W. Shaffer a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gene W. Shaffer is classified as an Experienced expert for Tendinitis, 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. Gene W. Shaffer specialize in?
While Dr. Gene W. Shaffer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Gene W. Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gene W. Shaffer has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Gene W. Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gene W. Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Gene W. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-456-7900 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
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- ArthritisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- ClubfootDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- EndoscopyDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Flat FeetDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.