Overview
Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, Birmingham, AL 35209
2217 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Shaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Shaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Shaffer by calling their office at 205-870-0256. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Shaffer a top-rated expert for Lower Esophageal Ring?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Shaffer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lower Esophageal Ring, 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. Robert Shaffer specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Portal Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Robert Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-870-0256 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
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- IndigestionDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Indigestion.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Advanced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.