
Dr. William Lee Shaffer M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1521 S Staples St Suite 601 Corpus Christi TX, 78404About
Dr. William Shaffer is a nephrologist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Shaffer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shaffer most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1981
Texas A&M University, TX 1981
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Frederick McCurdy MD, PHD, MBA3533 S Alameda St Corpus Christi TX 78411
- Dr. Chijioke Ejiofor Ogbu M.D., MPH614 FURMAN AVE CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78404
- Dr. Karim N Nooruddin M.D.5826 Esplanade Corpus Christi TX 78412
- Mr. Samer Izzat Jifi-bahlool MD614 Furman Ave Corpus Christi TX 78404
- Dr. Shah Faizul Islam M.D.1521 S Staples St Corpus Christi TX 78404
- Dr. Geeta P Reddy M.D.1315 Santa Fe Corpus Christi TX 78414
Nearest Hospitals
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTIl
600 ELIZABETH STREET CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78404DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
3533 S ALAMEDA BOX 6530 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78411SOUTH TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITALl
6130 PARKWAY DRIVE CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78414