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Dr. Brian Shafer, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 36
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Dr. Brian Shafer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 36
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Dr. Brian Shafer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
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Dr. Shafer graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2016 and completed a residency at Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Brian Shafer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA and has 10 years experience. Dr. Shafer currently practices at Main Line Surgery Center and is affiliated with Chester County Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Lankenau Medical Center, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Ortonville Municipal Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital and Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital. Dr. Shafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shafer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
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Eye Infections
Visual Field Defects
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Glaucoma Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Cornea Transplant
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Chronic Endophthalmitis
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Chorioretinal Scars
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Herpetic Keratitis
Endophthalmitis
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Disorder of Choroid
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Strabismus
Acute Endophthalmitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
Ectropion of Eyelid
Diplopia
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Tear Duct Surgery
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Drusen
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
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Lagophthalmos
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
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Orbital Fracture
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Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Conjunctivitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Shafer Vision Institute
    633 W Germantown Pike Ste 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
    Monday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Temple University Hospital
    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

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About Me

Specialties*
Ophthalmic Surgery
Anterior Segment Surgery
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Specialties*
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Shafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shafer's profile.

Dr. Brian Shafer, MD is affiliated with Chester County Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Lankenau Medical Center, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Ortonville Municipal Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital and Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian Shafer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    2016
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Pennsylvania Hospital (Univ Penn Affiliate)
    2017
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania
    2020
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Vance Thompson Vision
    2021
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Paoli Hospital

    255 W Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA

  • Ortonville Municipal Hospital

    450 Eastvold Ave, Ortonville, MN

  • Phoenixville Hospital

    140 Nutt Rd, Phoenixville, PA

  • Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital

    8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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