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Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
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Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA.
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Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA.

About

Dr. Shaffer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER / SAN ANTONIO. Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Emory University Hospital. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
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Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal Cauterization
Constipation
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Anal Cauterization
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wedge Resection Colon
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice HMO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice Option POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Open Choice PPO
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  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Network L
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
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    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Emory Reproductive Center
    1365 Clifton Rd NE Fl 4, Atlanta, GA 30322
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 778-2656
  2. 2 University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 824-0200
  3. 3 Emory University Hospital Midtown
    550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 686-8143

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER / SAN ANTONIO
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Emory University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Virginia Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA