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Dr. Don Shaffer, MD

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

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Don Shaffer, MD

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

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Don Shaffer, MD works in Marietta, GA as a Hematologist Oncologist and has 42 years experience.

They are board certified in Hematology and graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1982. Dr. Shaffer completed a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. Dr. Shaffer has has worked on more claims relating to Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Anemia and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Shaffer has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. They are affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Piedmont Mountainside. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer practices at Practice in Marietta, GA and has additional offices in Roswell, GA, Canton, GA and Jasper, GA.

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

Locations

  1. 1 Wellstar Cobb Infusion Pharmacy
    340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd Ste 100, Marietta, GA 30060
    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
  3. 3 Office
    1120 Wellstar Way Ste 30512, Canton, GA 30114
  4. 4 Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers
    1020 J L White Dr Ste 160, Jasper, GA 30143

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4.5
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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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
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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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Dr. Don Shaffer, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Shaffer accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Shaffer's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Shaffer accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Shaffer accepts here.

Dr. Shaffer frequently sees patients for Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Anemia and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

Dr. Shaffer has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 11 times.

Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Shaffer has been practicing as a Hematologist Oncologist for 42 years.

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