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Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD

(Dr. Robert William Shafer, M.D.)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Infectious Disease

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1983)

3351 El Camino Real Suite 225
Atherton, CA 94027

(650) 736-5200

Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD is an adult infectious disease specialist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in adult infectious disease. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

Office Locations

300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305

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Stanford Health Care

3351 El Camino Real Suite 225
Atherton, CA 94027

(650) 736-5200

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In The News

“Dr. Robert Shafer, professor of medicine in Stanford's Infectious Diseases Division describes monoclonal antibodies this way: "We have billions of antibodies circulating in our bloodstream.”—"Where Are the Cures for COVID-19?", NBC Bay Area, September 2021

“"I think it will translate into many thousands of lives being saved worldwide, where there's less access to monoclonal antibodies, and in this country, too," said Dr. Robert Shafer, an infectious...”—"Covid News: U.S. Parents' Views Are Shifting on Vaccines", New York Times, September 2021

“The drug can also be used to treat hepatitis B. "If you develop resistance to that, it's a very large loss," said study author Dr. Robert Shafer, of Stanford University in California.”—"HIV resistance to favored treatment not uncommon", Fox News, January 2016

Education & Training

Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1986)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stanford Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$14,272 Vysis ToTelVysion Probes $7,328	RealTime HIV-1 $6,400	RealTime KRAS $455	Vysis UroVysion $64	Vysis ALK $25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$5,970 $5,970
ViiV Healthcare Company	$5,525 $5,525
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$1,050 $1,050

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$25,945
Travel and Lodging	$783
Food and Beverage	$89

Research Payments

Dr. Robert W. Shafer, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $66,719.

Biography

Dr. Robert Shafer is a specialist in adult infectious disease. He is professionally affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Dr. Shafer studied medicine at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Lenox Hill Hospital.