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Kristina Shaffer MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Breast Reconstructive Surgery
  • Cancer
  • Genetics
  • Lymphedema
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Vascular Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 25000
Nashville, TN 37204

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Indiana University, 2013
  • Internship - Beaumont Hospital, 2014
  • Residency - Beaumont Hospital, 2019
  • Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic, 2020

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2019

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Shaffer is always prepared, informed, thorough, and hilarious.
July 21, 2026
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Dr. Schaeffer has been EXCELLENT with my mom's care. We love her so much. She explains things in a way that makes it easy to understand. Somehow she manages to inject some lightness into the mood while still keeping the topic focused and series - she strikes the perfect balance.
June 29, 2026
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She was very thorough, kind and sympathetic to my concerns and worries.
April 15, 2026
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She was thorough and treated me with respect. My only complaint was not getting surgery quicker than 6 weeks
March 23, 2026
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Outstanding doctor and exceptional care provide provided
February 6, 2026
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Thorough with all questions and explanation and options.
February 6, 2026
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Dr Shaffer is an amazing doc and person. No complaints.
January 22, 2026
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Dr Shaffer is knowledable and pleasant. She is approachable, puts you at ease as she speaks.
January 19, 2026
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During my consultation, I did not feel that my concerns, preferences, or values were fully heard or respected. The discussion strongly favored lumpectomy, and mastectomy was not explored in a balanced or collaborative way. I also felt that my support person was dismissed, which undermined shared decision-making.Additionally, information about cosmetic outcomes after mastectomy and reconstruction was presented in a way that felt insensitive and not patient-centered. Examples involving public comparisons and comments about clothing and swimwear felt uncomfortable and did not support an emotionally safe discussion. While I value honest and realistic information, I would have benefited from a more compassionate, respectful, and collaborative approach, especially as someone newly diagnosed and facing major surgical decisions.
December 15, 2025
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