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Dr. Don Shaffer, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 68
Dr. Don Shaffer, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Don Shaffer, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Marietta, GA.
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Dr. Don Shaffer, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 68
Marietta, GA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Don Shaffer, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Marietta, GA.

About

Dr. Shaffer graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center.Dr. Don Shaffer, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Marietta, GA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Piedmont Mountainside. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Anemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anemia
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hypercoagulable State
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer
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Cancer Metastases to the Musculoskeletal System
Cancer-Related Conditions
Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoid Tumor
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Colon Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Dehydration
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Eye Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Disease
Hodgkin's Disease
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Lymphocytic-Rich Hodgkins Lymphoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Nodular Lymphoma
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Pancreas Carcinoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Protein Deficiency Anemia
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Rectal Cancer
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Sideroblastic Anemia
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Stones
Uterine Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Erythropoietin Test
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Liver Biopsy
Lymphoma Evaluation
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Open Access POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Traditional Health Plan-GA
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
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    Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    BlueChoice-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA POS
    Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA
    Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA
    Pathway-GA HMO
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    Pathway Guided Access-GA
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Wellstar Cobb Infusion Pharmacy
    340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd Ste 100, Marietta, GA 30060
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 281-5100
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
    4500 Hospital Blvd Ste 300, Roswell, GA 30076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 281-5100
  3. 3 Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers
    1020 J L White Dr Ste 160, Jasper, GA 30143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 692-0603
  4. 4 Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers PC
    2500 Hospital Blvd Ste 490, Roswell, GA 30076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (470) 321-7500
  5. 5 Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
    4500 Hospital Blvd Ste 300, Roswell, GA 30076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (470) 321-7500
  6. 6 Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
    1120 Wellstar Way Ste 305, Canton, GA 30114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (470) 267-0230

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4.5
Based on 11 Reviews
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Apr 02, 2019
He is treating my husband currently and has been wonderful! Highly recommend! Makes you feel comfortable and doesn't seem rushed, listens and discusses all questions. Wonderful bedside manner!
— Apr 02, 2019
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Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brooke Army Medical Center
    1992
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. Don Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Anemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Don Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Piedmont Mountainside.

Yes, Dr. Don Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Cherokee

    450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA

  • Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

    3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA

  • Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

    677 Church St NE, Marietta, GA

  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

    3000 Hospital Blvd, Roswell, GA

  • Piedmont Mountainside

    1266 Highway 515 S, Jasper, GA