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Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD

Dermatology* Age 55
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 55
Saint Paul, MN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD is a Dermatologist in Saint Paul, MN.

About

Dr. Shaffer graduated from University College London, University Of London, School Of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at St Lukes/Roosevelt MC.Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD is a Dermatologist in Saint Paul, MN and has 31 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Basal Cell Carcinoma and Skin Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 89 times. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Excision of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Excision of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Excision of Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Skin Ulcer
Actinic Keratosis
Birthmark
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Granuloma of Skin
Hypertrophic Scar
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Lipomas
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Melanoma
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Rash
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Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
Skin Grafts
Acne
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Benign Tumor
Bockharts Impetigo
Cancer
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Cellulitis
Contact Dermatitis
Darier Disease
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Folliculitis
Hypertrophic Lichen Planus
Impetigo
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Itchy Skin
Keloid Scar
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Planus
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphangioma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Poison Ivy
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Discoloration
Skin Infections
Spider Veins
Warts
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acne Surgery
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Melanoma Screening
Mohs Surgery
Mole Evaluation
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wart Freezing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue PPO
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • PreferredOne PPO
    PreferredHealth
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • MN Open Access
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 Dermatology Consultants PA
    60 Plato Blvd E Ste 270, Saint Paul, MN 55107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 209-1600
  3. 3 Office
    3555 Willow Lake Blvd Ste 240, Saint Paul, MN 55110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 770-0110
  4. 4 Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital
    1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 467-2000

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Patient Reviews
Nov 27, 2024
I had a very complicated squamous cancer on the outer ear into the ear canal. It was scary bad. Dr Shaffer ensured me all would be well and he cleared the cancer. His assistant is also the best. Want the best? This is it. Thank you Dr. Shaffer and staff.
— Nov 27, 2024
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Basal Cell Carcinoma and Skin Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

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