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Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD
4.7 (24 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Shaffer graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Carolinas Medical Center. Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Vincent's East. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Motility Disorders, Constipation and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 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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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Constipation
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Constipation
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Constipation
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Acute Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Colonoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Anal Cauterization
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcer
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Sigmoidoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Paul Obert MD PC
    100 Pilot Medical Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 838-3034
  2. 2 Gastroenterology Associates of North-Central Alabama Inc.
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 870-0256
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Vincentian Physician Services
    2217 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 838-3034
    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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaffer
4.7
Based on 24 Reviews
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Oct 19, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Shaffer for about fifthteen years. He is a fantastic doctor. His is very caring for his patients. He takes time to listen to you and explain what he advises to do to take care of you. He stays up to date on new treatments. I am very thankful that he is my gastroenterologist. His nurse, Lisa Peoples is great also. I highly recommend them. All the staff are nice at the Pilot Place office.
SaundrA Goolsby — Oct 19, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Carolinas Medical Center
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Carolinas Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Motility Disorders, Constipation and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Saint Vincent's East.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL