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Richard T. Shaffer, M.D.

Gastroenterologist

(294)

18707 Hardy Oak Boulevard

San Antonio, TX 78258

Closed. Opens Mon at 8 AM

Quick Facts

  • Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
  • Board Certified Gastroenterologist
  • Currently Accepting New Patients
  • Most Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Performs Colonoscopies
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Gastro Consultants of SA - Hardy Oak

Gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX

Gastro Consultants of SA - Hardy Oak

18707 Hardy Oak Boulevard

San Antonio, TX 78258

Closed. Opens Mon at 8 AM

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About Richard T. Shaffer, M.D.

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 distinguished career, receiving numerous Achievement and Accommodation Awards. For the last 15 years, Dr. Shaffer has been associated with Brooke Army Medical Center, most recently acting as Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, where he has been responsible for the education and training of countless new gastroenterology physicians. He maintains a Clinical Assistant Professorship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he serves as the Advanced Physical Diagnosis Preceptor for the medical school. Dr. Shaffer and his wife, Stephanie Levine, M.D., are the proud parents of four children. He is also an accomplished writer with numerous abstracts and publications throughout the medical community while continuing to be active in professional organizations, such as the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Bachelor’s Degree

  • University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1980

Medical Degree

  • George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 1984

Internal Medicine Residency

  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, 1987

Gastroenterology Fellowship

  • Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, 1991

Board Certification

  • Internal Medicine: 1987
  • Gastroenterology: 1991

Faculty Appointments

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, UTHSCSA, San Antonio, Texas

Awards and Accreditation:

Honors & Awards

  • Fellow American College of Physicians (FACP)
  • Fellow American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)
  • Best Doctors in San Antonio List, San Antonio Magazine, 2015, 2016
  • Best Doctors List, SA Scene Magazine, 2016, 2017

Reviews

I really appreciated the professional care and enthusiastic bedside manner of every assistant, nurse and Dr Shaffer during the entire process that made the awkward colonoscopy experience very comfortable.

I.C. Google

Dr. Shaffer and the entire staff were outstanding.

L.R. Google

Dr. Shaffer is a caring doctor and takes time with his patients.

N.H. Google

Dr Shaffer and staff was outstanding throughout the procedure. Very professional and so kind and friendly. Thank you !

N.Y. Google

Of course I hated the prep but Dr Shaffer was great.

T.F. Google

294

Total Reviews

4.9

Average Rating