Healthgrades Honor Roll • Acromed Research Award, 1990 • Navy Commendation Medal, 5/86 • Battle "E", 7/78 • Navy Commendation Medal, 6/89 • North American Spine Society Volvo Research Award, 1990 • Meritorious Unit Citation, 7/91 • Driving Force Award Matilija Boy Scouts, 7/93 • Overseas Medal with Three Stars, 7/86 • International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine., 1990 • Multiple publications concerning Guideline Development, Sacral Fracture management and spinal tumor management. • Member fo the Guidelines Oversight Commitee for the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons • Co-Chairman of Evidence Based Guidelines Committee for North American Spine Society
TOWNSEND and TOWNSEND and CREW LLP 379 Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Licenses:
California - Active 1992
Education:
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law Degree - JD - Juris Doctor - Law Graduated - 1992 Vanderbilt University Degree - BS - Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Graduated - 1988 Vanderbilt University Degree - BS - Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Graduated - 1988
Specialties:
Intellectual Property - 100%
Associations:
American Bar Association - Member American Intellectual Property Law Association - Member San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association - Member
Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1992 Thompson Scholar, The International Lawyer, Articles Editor
Links:
Site
Biography:
William Shaffer focuses his practice on patent prosecution and counseling, patent portfolio building/management, patent analysis and post-grant patent procedures, including reexamination and reissue p...
740 S Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40536 8593235535
William Shaffer Manager
County of Butler Legislative Body · Urban/Community Development · County Government Repair & Renovations · Executive Office · Land/Mineral/Wildlife Conservation · Special Warehouse/Storage Executive Office · Legal Counsel/Prosecution · Correctional Institution
7242845100, 7242845300, 7242845366, 7242854731
William O. Shaffer Medical Doctor, Surgery-Orthopedic
Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sport Surgeons PC Medical Doctor's Office
740 S Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40508 8593235533 (Phone)
Procedures:
Orif Hip Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopedic Spine Surgery Scaphoid Fractures Scoliosis Scoliosis Surgery Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder Problems Simple Fracture Care and Casting Simple Fractures Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Stimulation Spinal Decompressions Spinal Deformities Spinal Discectomies Spinal Disorders Spinal Fractures Spinal Fusion Spinal Injections Spinal Instrumentation Spinal Spacer Spinal Stenosis Spinal Surgery Spinal Tumor Surgery Spine (Back) & Neck Surgery (Except Spinal Fusion) Spine (Back) & Neck Surgery (Spinal Fusion) Spine (Back) Surgery Spine Fracture Spine Injuries Spine Surgery Spine Tumors Sports Injuries
Conditions:
Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopedic Spine Surgery Scoliosis Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder Problems Spinal Compression Fracture Spinal Conditions Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Deformities Spinal Deformity Spinal Disorders Spinal Fracture Spinal Fractures Spinal Fusion Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation Spinal Infection Spinal Injections and Nerve Blocks Spinal Instability Spinal Stenois Spinal Stenosis Spinal Stenosis and Spinal Instability Spinal Surgery Spinal Tb Spinal Tumor Surgery Spinal Tumors, Fractures and Infections Spine Spine (Back or Lumbar) Pain Spine (Back) Diseases & Disorders Spine Cancer Spine Dislocations & Fractures Spine Facet Joint Spine Fracture Spine Osteoarthritis Spine Rehabilitation Spine Trauma Sports Injury
Certifications:
Orthopedic Surgery, 1984
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll Acromed Research Award, 1990 Navy Commendation Medal, 5/86 Battle "E", 7/78 Navy Commendation Medal, 6/89 North American Spine Society Volvo Research Award, 1990 Meritorious Unit Citation, 7/91 Driving Force Award Matilija Boy Scouts, 7/93 Overseas Medal with Three Stars, 7/86 International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine., 1990 Multiple publications concerning Guideline Development, Sacral Fracture management and spinal tumor management. Member fo the Guidelines Oversight Commitee for the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Co-Chairman of Evidence Based Guidelines Committee for North American Spine Society
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
740 S Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40508
Spencer Municipal Hospital 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
Lakes Regional Healthcare 2301 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Philosophy:
Deliberate and conservative spinal care with emphysis on health maintenence. Surgery is the last resort when all other measures fail.
Education:
Medical School University Of Michigan Medical School Graduated: 1976 Medical School Naval Hospital Graduated: 1977 Medical School Naval Hospital Graduated: 1983 Medical School Aerospace Med Institute Graduated: 1977 Medical School University Ia Hosps and Clin Graduated: 1987
Dr. Shaffer graduated from the UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2004. He works in Greeley, CO and specializes in Neurology. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with North Colorado Medical Center.
Dr. Shaffer graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1981. He works in Corpus Christi, TX and 4 other locations and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Christus Spohn Beeville Hospital, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline, Christus Spohn Hospital South,
Dr. Shaffer graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1979. He works in Wauwatosa, WI and specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics and Family Medicine. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Aurora Medical Center Summit, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
Allina Health Medical ClinicAllina Health Bloomington Clinic 7920 Old Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55425 9524281800 (phone), 9524281723 (fax)
Education:
Medical School University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Graduated: 1984
Procedures:
Continuous EKG Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) Vaccine Administration
Conditions:
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Hypertension (HTN) Hypothyroidism Vitamin D Deficiency
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Shaffer graduated from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1984. He works in Bloomington, MN and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaffer is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Buffalo Hospital.
Spencer, IA 51301Spine Surgeon at Northwest Iowa Bone Joint Sports... Past: Professor & Medical Director at UKHealthCare Spine Total Joint Service, Professor... I am an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. I am jrelocated to Spencer, IA after 34 years of Level 1 Trauma in 2010. I specialize in degenerative diseases of the spine... I am an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. I am jrelocated to Spencer, IA after 34 years of Level 1 Trauma in 2010. I specialize in degenerative diseases of the spine including cervical and thoracic problems, scoliosis and general orthopaedics.
Pathway Christian School East Point GA 1982-1984, Butler Elementary School Savannah GA 1984-1986, Gould Elementary School Savannah GA 1986-1988, Mercer Middle School Garden City GA 1988-1989, Scott Learning Center Savannah GA 1989-1990, Hubert Middle School Savannah GA 1990-1991
prescriptions, and that the top four were paid by Questcor to be promotional speakers and/or researchers. William Shaffer, a Colorado neurologist and himself an MS patient, was the most prolific Acthar prescriber in 2012, dashing off 78 scripts that cost Medicare more than $4 million, according to ProPublica.
Date: Aug 05, 2014
Category: Health
Source: Google
Top Acthar Prescribers in Medicare Have Ties to Its Maker
The No. 1 prescriber of Acthar in Medicare in 2012, Dr. William Shaffer, said he gives speeches that draw on his experiences as both a neurologist and a patient with multiple sclerosis, a condition that Acthar treats.