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Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 70
Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD

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Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD

Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX.
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About Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD

Dr. Shaffer graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1984 and completed a residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX and has 42 years experience. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Motility Disorders, Barrett's Esophagus, Esophagitis, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Constipation, Duodenitis, Dysphagia, Gastroptosis and Acute Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Barrett's Esophagus
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Barrett's Esophagus
Esophagitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Gastroptosis
Acute Gastritis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Reflux Esophagitis
Diarrhea
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Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Chronic Gastritis
Esophageal Ulcer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastritis
Vomiting Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoids
Ulcerative Colitis
Anemia
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Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastric Ulcer
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Unexplained Weight Loss
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fatty Liver Disease
Gallstones
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Humana
  • Principal Financial Group
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • GEHA
  • Molina
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Ambetter
  • Aetna
  • HealthSmart
  • Principal Life
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Medicare
  • WellCare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • United Healthcare
    UnitedHealthCare
  • Assurant Health

Where Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    8415 Datapoint Dr Ste 700, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Meet Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD

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Gastroenterology
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FAQs About Dr. Shaffer's Practice

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Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Motility Disorders, Barrett's Esophagus, Esophagitis, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Constipation, Duodenitis, Dysphagia, Gastroptosis and Acute Gastritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Northeast, Methodist Hospital Hill Country, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Resolute Health Hospital, Baptist Medical Center and Cuero Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1984
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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.
Residency Hospital
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    1987
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Brooke Army Medical Center
    1991
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Shaffer, MD Practices

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Northeast

    12412 Judson Rd, Live Oak, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Hill Country

    1020 S State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Resolute Health Hospital

    555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • Cuero Regional Hospital

    2550 N Esplanade St, Cuero, TX

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