Overview
Virginia Shaffer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
1365 Clifton Rd NE Fl 4, Atlanta, GA 30322
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago,, IL 60637
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Virginia Shaffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Virginia Shaffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Virginia Shaffer by calling their office at 404-778-2656. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Virginia Shaffer a top-rated expert for Ileostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Virginia Shaffer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ileostomy, 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. Virginia Shaffer specialize in?
While Dr. Virginia Shaffer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ileostomy, Rectal Prolapse, and Hernia Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Virginia Shaffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Virginia Shaffer has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ileostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Virginia Shaffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Virginia Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Virginia Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-778-2656 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
- IleostomyDr. Shaffer isDistinguished. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Advanced
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Shaffer isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CholangitisDr. Shaffer isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.