Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD
Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is a gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shaffer has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Northeast. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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855 Proton Rd San Antonio, TX 78258Make an Appointment
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| 5 Star | 89% | 89% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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About Me
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Dr. Shaffer's collegiate experience has earned him recognition in the Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Maryland. After obtaining his M.D. degree from George Washington University, Dr. Shaffer entered the United States Army, where he has had a...read moreGastroenterology
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Brooke Army Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1991William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1987George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medical School, 1984University Of Maryland
Undergraduate School, 1980
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- Recipient of 57
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
- 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.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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