Dr. David Shaffer, MD
Dr. David Shaffer, MD is a medical oncologist in Albany, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Fairview Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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43 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208Make an Appointment
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Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Fairview Hospital Great Barrington, a highly rated hospital.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Shaffer to family and friends is 4.6923075 out of 5
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Dr. David Shaffer, MD is a medical oncologist in Albany, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Fairview Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Medical Oncology
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Memorial Sloan-kettering Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2002Barnes - Jewish Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1996University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
94%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
91%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
87%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
87%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well12% higher than the national average
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