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Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD

Dermatology* Age 54
Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD
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Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD is a Dermatologist in Saint Paul, MN.
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Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD

Dermatology* Age 54
Saint Paul, MN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD is a Dermatologist in Saint Paul, MN.

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Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD is a Dermatologist in Saint Paul, MN and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University College London, University Of London, School Of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at St Lukes/Roosevelt MC.They currently practice at Practice. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 87 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excision of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excision of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excision of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Benign Tumor
Birthmark
Cancer
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Contact Dermatitis
Darier Disease
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Fungal Nail Infection
Granuloma of Skin
Hypertrophic Scar
Itchy Skin
Keloid Scar
Lipomas
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Lymphangioma
Melanoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Seborrheic Keratosis
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Skin Infections
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Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Melanoma Screening
Mohs Surgery
Mole Evaluation
Skin Grafts
Wart Freezing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
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  • MN Open Access
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • PreferredHealth
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
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    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1215 Town Centre Dr Ste 200, Saint Paul, MN 55123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 251-3300
  2. 2 Office
    3555 Willow Lake Blvd Ste 240, Saint Paul, MN 55110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 770-0110
  3. 3 Dermatology Consultants PA
    60 Plato Blvd E Ste 270, Saint Paul, MN 55107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 209-1600
  4. 4 Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital
    1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 725-2000

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Dec 12, 2023
This was the 15th Mohs surgery Dr. Joe's performed on me! I flew in from Arizona to Eagan so he would do my procedure. I left a review in 2020 and nothing has changed in my feelings for Dr. Joe and the staff at Dermatology Consultants in Eagan!! Perfection in our time of need!!!
Cindy W — Dec 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgery
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University College London, University Of London, School Of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes/Roosevelt MC
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery.