As a critical care specialist in Santa Fe, Dr. Bruce Shaffer cares for patients that are in critical condition, typically in a hospital setting.
Yes, Dr. Bruce A. Shaffer is accepting new patients at this office.
(505) 946-4261
2025 Galisteo Street, Arroyo Chamiso Pediatric Center, Santa Fe, NM 87505-2101
Dr. Bruce Shaffer graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1985.
Dr. Shaffer has one office in New Mexico where he specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonology.
Dr. Shaffer works with seventy-eight doctors including Dr. Leanna Scott-Timperly and Dr. Anita Gomez.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Shaffer provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Shaffer may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Shaffer specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Shaffer can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Shaffer may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Shaffer, but only those who participate in Medicare.