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Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD
4.6 (94 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD
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Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Shaffer graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1984 and completed a residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center.Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX and has 40 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Methodist Hospital Northeast, Methodist Hospital, Hill Country Memorial Hospital, Resolute Health Hospital and Cuero Regional Hospital. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulosis and Esophagitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 94 times. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Esophagitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Esophagitis
Duodenitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Anal Fissure
Cirrhosis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fatty Liver Disease
Gallstones
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Basic Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • Ambetter
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Principal Financial Group
  • HealthSmart
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Molina
  • GEHA
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Assurant Health
  • WellCare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio Stone
    855 Proton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Smithson Valley Counseling Center Inc.
    6102 FM 311, Spring Branch, TX 78070
  3. 3 Office
    18707 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 225, San Antonio, TX 78258

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaffer
4.6
Based on 94 Reviews
5 Stars (84)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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May 30, 2023
A colonoscopy is it a pleasant experience but Dr Shaffer can leave you laughing. He always had a joke to tell and on the serious side he provides you with every bit of information about the procedure results and answers any questions you might have. In my old age I have quite a few doctors but he isn’t absolute favorite.
— May 30, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Hepatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brooke Army Medical Center
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulosis and Esophagitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Methodist Hospital Northeast, Methodist Hospital, Hill Country Memorial Hospital, Resolute Health Hospital and Cuero Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Northeast

    12412 Judson Rd, Live Oak, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Hill Country Memorial Hospital

    1020 S State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX

  • Resolute Health Hospital

    555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX

  • Cuero Regional Hospital

    2550 N Esplanade St, Cuero, TX