Dr. Bruce A Shaffer M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1925 Aspen Dr Suite 802a Santa Fe NM, 87505About
Dr. Bruce Shaffer practices Pulmonology in Santa Fe, NM. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Shaffer manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1985
University of New Mexico / Main Campus 1985
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
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