Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD
Dermatology•Male•Age 54
Dermatology
Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD is a dermatologist in Eagan, MN and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shaffer has extensive experience in Mohs Surgery and Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University College London, University Of London, School Of Medicine in 1993. His office accepts new patients.

Dermatology Consultants, PA
1215 Town Centre Dr Ste 200 Eagan, MN 55123Accepting new patients
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Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Shaffer treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Shaffer treats other conditions, please contact the office at (651) 209-1600.
Mohs Surgery
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Skin Cancer & Excision
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Dr. Shaffer's conditions and procedures:
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmark
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
- Contact Dermatitis
- Darier Disease
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Granuloma of Skin
- Hypertrophic Scar
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Itchy Skin
- Keloid Scar
- Lipomas
- Lymphangioma
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Nail Infection
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Infections
- Skin Ulcer
- Spider Veins
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
- Warts
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Melanoma Screening
- Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Evaluation
- Skin Grafts
- Wart Freezing
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Dermatology
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Board Certifications
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St Lukes/Roosevelt MC
Residency Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Internship Hospital
University College London, University Of London, School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993
Mohs Micrographicsurg-Dermsurg Ctr
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Joseph Shaffer, MD specializes in Mohs Surgery and Skin Cancer & Excision. See more on Healthgrades.
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Dr. Shaffer's office is located at 1215 Town Centre Dr Ste 200, Eagan, MN 55123. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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