Infectious Disease

Robert Shafer, M.D.

Professor (Research) of Medicine, Infectious Diseases

Dr. Robert W. Shafer is a Professor (Research) of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Pathology and membership in Bio-X. He specializes in treating infectious diseases, with a particular focus on acute and chronic viral infections, including HIV and COVID-19. Practicing for over 25 years, he serves adult patients through the Stanford AIDS Clinical Trial Unit in Palo Alto, CA, managing complex cases involving antiviral therapy. Hi

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (MD, 1983)
Internship: Lenox Hill Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1984)
Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1986)
Fellowship: SUNY at Brooklyn School of Medicine (Infectious Diseases, 1988)
Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine (Infectious Diseases, 1993)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care
French Hospital Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Shafer treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shafer accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Robert Shafer's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Shafer practice?

Robert Shafer practices in Stanford, CA with hospital affiliations including Stanford Health Care and French Hospital Medical Center.

What does Dr. Shafer specialize in?

Robert Shafer is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Shafer been practicing?

Robert Shafer has 43+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Shafer's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (MD, 1983); Internship: Lenox Hill Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1984); Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1986).