Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
2220 Pierce Ave, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Kerry Schaffer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Schaffer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Schaffer is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
2220 Pierce Ave, Nashville, TN 37232
Other Locations
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2220 Pierce Ave, Nashville, TN 37232

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Schaffer 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.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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. Kerry Schaffer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kerry Schaffer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kerry Schaffer by calling their office at 615-322-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kerry Schaffer a top-rated expert for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kerry Schaffer is classified as an Advanced expert for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, 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. Kerry Schaffer specialize in?

While Dr. Kerry Schaffer is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Kerry Schaffer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kerry Schaffer has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kerry Schaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kerry Schaffer accept my insurance?

Dr. Kerry Schaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-5000 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.

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