Overview
William Schaffner is an Infectious Disease provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schaffner is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Flu, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Necrotizing Fasciitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 268 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Locations
3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
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. William Schaffner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Schaffner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Schaffner by calling their office at 615-322-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Schaffner a top-rated expert for Strep Throat?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Schaffner is classified as an Elite expert for Strep Throat, 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. William Schaffner specialize in?
While Dr. William Schaffner is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Strep Throat, Flu, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. William Schaffner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Schaffner has published 268 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strep Throat. You can view a list of Dr. William Schaffner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Schaffner accept my insurance?
Dr. William Schaffner accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-3000 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
- Elite
- FluDr. Schaffner isElite. Learn about Flu.
- Strep ThroatDr. Schaffner isElite. Learn about Strep Throat.
- Distinguished
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Schaffner isDistinguished. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- SepsisDr. Schaffner isDistinguished. Learn about Sepsis.
- Advanced
- Avian InfluenzaDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Avian Influenza.
- Bacterial MeningitisDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Meningitis.
- H Influenzae MeningitisDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about H Influenzae Meningitis.
- ParainfluenzaDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Parainfluenza.
- PneumoniaDr. Schaffner isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Experienced
- COVID-19Dr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- H1N1 InfluenzaDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about H1N1 Influenza.
- HepatitisDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis ADr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis A.
- Legionnaire DiseaseDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Legionnaire Disease.
- MastoiditisDr. Schaffner isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.