Infectious Disease

William Schaffner, MD

Professor of Preventive Medicine and Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

William Schaffner, MD, is a Professor of Preventive Medicine in the Department of Health Policy and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. His subspecialty focus encompasses infectious diseases prevention, with particular expertise in adult immunizations, influenza prevention and treatment, pneumococcal disease prevention, hepatitis B, COVID-19, outbreak response, and addressing vaccine confidence and hesi

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine (ABPM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine (MD, 1962)
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1968-1969)
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Infectious Diseases, Unknown)

Years in Practice

60+ 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

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Schaffner treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Schaffner accept Aetna insurance?

William Schaffner's public profile lists Aetna and Humana as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Schaffner practice?

William Schaffner practices in Nashville, TN with hospital affiliations including Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

What does Dr. Schaffner specialize in?

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

How long has Dr. Schaffner been practicing?

William Schaffner has 64+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Schaffner's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine (MD, 1962); Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1968-1969); Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Infectious Diseases, Unknown).