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Dr. James Shaffer, MD
Critical Care Medicine* Age 59
Dr. James Shaffer, MD
Dr. James Shaffer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Cookeville, TN.
Dr. James Shaffer, MD

Dr. James Shaffer, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 59
Cookeville, TN
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. James Shaffer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Cookeville, TN.
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About Dr. James Shaffer, MD

Dr. Shaffer graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Columbus Children's Hospital. Dr. James Shaffer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Cookeville, TN and has 34 years experience. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure, Acidosis and Long COVID Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Respiratory Failure
Acidosis
Long COVID Disorder
Respiratory Failure
Acidosis
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Long COVID Disorder
Pneumonia
Mild Asthma
Impairments of Consciousness
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Sleep Apnea
Asthma
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Pleural Effusion
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pneumonitis
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Bronchitis
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
Shortness of Breath
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Insomnia
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Lung Cancer
Bronchoscopy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Moderate Asthma
Intestinal Obstruction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Alkalosis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bird Flu
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Candidiasis of Lung
Central Cyanosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chest Pain
Chickenpox
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Empyema
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Eosinophilic Asthma
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersomnia
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Insomnia
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Severe Asthma
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Where Dr. James Shaffer, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Cookeville Regional Medical Center Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
    145 W 4th St Ste 201, Cookeville, TN 38501
  2. 2 Office
    3300 S Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955
  3. 3 Sarno Clinic
    2120 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
  4. 4 Office
    8725 N Wickham Rd Ste 302, Melbourne, FL 32940
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:30

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Meet Dr. James Shaffer, MD

Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Shaffer's Practice

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

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Respiratory Failure, Acidosis and Long COVID Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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
  • Ohio State U/Columbus Children's Hospital
    1996
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Columbus Children's Hospital
    1996
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Ohio State University MC
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Shaffer, MD Practices

  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN

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