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Dr. William Lee Shaffer M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. William Lee Shaffer M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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1521 S Staples St Suite 601 Corpus Christi TX, 78404
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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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Dr. William Lee Shaffer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1521 S Staples St Suite 601

1521 S Staples St Suite 601 -
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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Fax: 361-887-6126

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Dr. William Lee Shaffer M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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