Overview
Kristina Shaffer is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Subareolar Abscess.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
719 Thompson Ln Ste 25000, Nashville, TN 37204
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. Kristina M. Shaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer 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. Kristina M. Shaffer a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer is classified as an Experienced expert for Breast 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. Kristina M. Shaffer specialize in?
While Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristina M. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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- AngiosarcomaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast InfectionDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- FibroadenomaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.