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Dr. Colin Shafer, MD

Cardiology* Age 53
Dr. Colin Shafer, MD
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Dr. Colin Shafer, MD is a Cardiologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Colin Shafer, MD

Cardiology* Age 53
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Colin Shafer, MD is a Cardiologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Shafer graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University Colo HSC.Dr. Colin Shafer, MD is a Cardiologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Shafer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Shafer has experience treating conditions like Aortic Ectasia, Cardiomegaly and Aortic Valve Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shafer received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Shafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shafer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Ectasia
Cardiomegaly
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Ectasia
Cardiomegaly
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Ectasia
Cardiomegaly
Aortic Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
First Degree Heart Block
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Stenosis
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Noninfective Endocarditis
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Third Degree Heart Block
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • AWH Southern California HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Pathway-CA EPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Premium
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
  • Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sansum Clinic
    317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-7500
  2. 2 Sansum Clinic
    215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-7800
  3. 3 Office
    2040 Viborg Rd Ste 140, Solvang, CA 93463
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 686-5370

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4.0
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1 Star (1)

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May 30, 2019
I came to Dr. Shafer as a result of a second aortic valve replacement. He was able to alleviate my concerns, respond to questions and help me through the lengthy recovery process. He also addressed my interest to pursue my athletic endeavors.
— May 30, 2019
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About Me

Specialties*
Cardiology
Nuclear Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • University of Colorado
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Colo HSC
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New England MC
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Colin Shafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shafer's profile.

Dr. Shafer frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Ectasia, Cardiomegaly and Aortic Valve Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Colin Shafer, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Colin Shafer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA