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Dr. David Allan Shafer M.D.

Neurosurgeon

12631 E 17th Ave Suite C307 Aurora CO, 80045
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Dr. David Shafer practices Neurological Surgery in Aurora, CO. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Shafer prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

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12631 E 17th Ave Suite C307 -
Aurora, CO 80045
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4743 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 202 -
BOULDER, CO 80303
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