- Dr. William L Shaffer, MD
Dr. William L Shaffer, MD
Overview
Dr. William L Shaffer, MD works in Corpus Christi, Texas is a specialist in Nephrology, Internal Medicine and graduated University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1981. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, The Corpus Christi Medical Center and practicing for 42 years
Specialties
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
Conditions
• Acidosis• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Avascular Necrosis
• Breast Atrophy
• Bursa Injection
• Calcaneus Fracture
• Cervical Dysplasia
• Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
• Chronic Kidney Diseases
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• Drug-Induced Osteoporosis
• Dystonia, Focal, Task-Specific (FTSD)
• Epilepsy, Benign, Familial, Infantile Epilepsy
• Goiter
• Hernia Repair
• Hyperkalemic Renal Tubular Acidosis
• Hypovolemia
• Lithotripsy
• Lymphoma, Large Cell, Anaplastic
• Mammosite Catheter Insertion
• Mesothelioma, Adult Malignant
• Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle - Mental Retardation
• Neck Surgery
• Neurostimulator Implantation
• Nondependent Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
• Osteoarthritis of Ankle
• Polyneuropathy
• Pulmonary Function Tests
• Quadriceps Tendon Repair
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
• Skin Dimpling
• Sports Medicine Related Procedures
• Telogen Effluvium
• Tumor
• Visual Field Loss
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Procedures
• Acidosis• Acute Kidney Failure
• Alkalosis
• Amyloidosis
• Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
• Calcium Metabolism Disorders
• Chronic Glomerulonephritis
• Chronic Kidney Diseases
• Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
• Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
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• Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• End-Stage Renal Disease
• Gout
• Hemodialysis
• Hypercalcemia
• Hyperkalemia
• Hypertension
• Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
• Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
• Hypokalemia
• Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
• Kidney Stones
• Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
• Mineral Metabolism Disorders
• Nephritis and Nephropathy
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
• Proteinuria
• Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
• Renal Hyperparathyroidism
• Renal Osteodystrophy
• Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
• Systemic Vasculitis
• Tuberous Sclerosis
• Vasculitis
• Vitamin D Deficiency
• Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 42
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical School
Galveston, TX, USA
Graduated: 1981
Residency Hospital
Galveston, TX, USA
Year completed: 1984
Awards
Dr. Shaffer Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- No
Map & Directions
Kidney Specialist of South Texas, 1521 South Staples Street 601, Corpus Christi, Texas (TX), 78404
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Old Surety Life Insurance CompanyMedicare
- Old Surety Life Insurance CompanyMedicare MCR
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is a non-profit hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all...
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South is a non-profit hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rat...
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a non-profit hospital located in Kingsville, TX. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 3 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 2 of 3 procedures.
The Corpus Christi Medical Center
The Corpus Christi Medical Center is a hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Northwest. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosi...
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