Dr. Brian Shaffer, MD, is a board-certified hematologist specializing in bone marrow transplantation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His clinical expertise encompasses the treatment of leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, lymphoma, and other bone marrow disorders. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, Dr. Shaffer provides comprehensive, collaborative cancer care to patients facing complex hematologic conditions.
Why they are a top doctor
Research papers · PubMed
163
Published, peer-reviewed work, the clearest public measure of expertise in a specialty.
Known for
Stem cell transplant and bone marrow transplant
The distinction that sets them apart from other bone marrow transplant specialist & cellular therapists.
Specializes in
Cellular therapy
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general oncologist.
Background
Education
Medical school: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency: Wake Forest University Medical Center (North Carolina)
Fellowship: National Cancer Institute (Maryland) · National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (Maryland)
Board certifications: Internal Medicine · Hematology