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Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD

Neurology* Age 48
Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD
3.3 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD is a Neurologist in Louisville, KY.
Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD
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Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD

Neurology* Age 48
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD is a Neurologist in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Shafer graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at University Louisville School Of Med.Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD is a Neurologist in Louisville, KY and has 22 years experience. Dr. Shafer currently practices at UofL Physicians – Neurology and are affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital. Dr. Shafer has experience treating conditions like Epilepsy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shafer received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Shafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shafer is board certified in Epilepsy and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epilepsy
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epilepsy
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Autonomic Disorders
Cerebrovascular Disease
Dementia
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Difficulty With Walking
Encephalomyelopathy
Gait Abnormality
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Stroke
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Ataxia
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Aural Migraine
Bedwetting
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cachexia
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Pain
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Conduct Disorder
Congenital Nystagmus
Constipation
Cranial Trauma
Dehydration
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Dystonia
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Embolic Stroke
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Foot Infection
Headache
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Hemispacial Neglect
Herniated Disc
Histoplasmosis
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Nightmare Disorder
Nystagmus
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Seizure Disorders
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Temporal Arteritis
Thrush
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Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
24-Hour Ambulatory Electroencephalogram
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Silver Pathway X Transition for HSA-KY HMO
    Balanced Pathway Transition-KY HMO
  • Preferred PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Sagamore Plus

Locations

  1. 1 UofL Physicians – Neurology
    401 E Chestnut St Unit 510, Louisville, KY 40202

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shafer
3.3
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Jun 26, 2023
Dr Shafer seemed to very concerned about how I was doing.
— Jun 26, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurology
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Epilepsy and Neurology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Louisville School Of Med
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Louisville Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shafer's profile.

Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD is affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher R Shafer, MD holds board certification in Epilepsy and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY

  • University of Louisville Hospital

    530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY