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Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD
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Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is an Internist in Lawrence Township, NJ.
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Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Lawrence Township, NJ
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is an Internist in Lawrence Township, NJ.

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Dr. Shaffer graduated from Universite Libre De Bruxelles, Faculte De Medecine in 1985 and completed a residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center , Perth Amboy ,Nj.Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is an Internist in Lawrence Township, NJ and has 39 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton and Capital Health-East Trenton. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm and Muscle Cramping among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer also speaks French. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 Office
    133 Franklin Corner Rd Ste 2, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
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Feb 26, 2020
The nurse practitioner is careful and takes her time in documenting and explaining the process and procedures with you. The office staff is friendly and helpful.
Danyelle Kessler — Feb 26, 2020
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Sports Medicine
Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universite Libre De Bruxelles, Faculte De Medecine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Carney Hospital , Boston , Massachusetts
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Raritan Bay Medical Center , Perth Amboy ,Nj
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO / SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Muscle Spasm and Muscle Cramping. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton and Capital Health-East Trenton.

Yes, Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

    1 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton, NJ

  • Capital Health-East Trenton

    601 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ