Oncologist
London, SW5 0TU
Dr Richard Shaffer is a recognised Consultant Clinical Oncologist and a prominent UK expert in the use of radiotherapy for treating benign disease (including Dupuytren's disease, Ledderhose, plantar fasciitis and keloid scarring) and non-melanoma skin cancer.
Since starting his practice in 2011, Dr Shaffer has treated approximately 2000 non-cancer (benign) patients with radiotherapy, and provided training and mentoring to fellow consultants starting benign radiotherapy practices. He co-wrote the 2015 Royal College of Radiologists guidelines for radiotherapy for benign conditions and is the founder and President of the International Society for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions.
He is UK Clinical Lead for Radiotherapy for benign conditions at GenesisCare and chairs the weekly UK skin and benign Multidisciplinary team meeting. He is also Medical Director of XStrahl Limited – a medical device company that makes superficial radiotherapy machines for the treatment of benign conditions and skin cancer.
He has previously been chair of the IMRT-IGRT Radiotherapy Group, the Network Brain Tumour Working Group, Clinical Lead for Radiotherapy at St Luke's Cancer Centre, and a trustee of the Fountain Centre (a local patient support charity).
In his early career, Dr Shaffer trained as a specialist registrar at various London teaching hospitals and completed a Clinical Fellowship in Radiation Oncology at the British Columbia Cancer Agency in Vancouver, Canada.
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11 reviews
4.25
Regular consultations to discuss and assess progress after salvage radiotherapy for locally advance prostate cancer; willing to discuss, advise, and reassure on any and all physical side-effects, including referrals back to own GP for assessment and investigation of anything unusual.
5
Great guy, always a pleasure to meet.
5
Very helpful about the new urinary problem I have and explaining the process for me to go forward. He was very polite and approachable answered all my questions. At no time did I feel at all rushed; he was just easy and comfortable.
5
Excellent explanation of treatment to date and next steps.
5
Good thanks.
4.5
Dr Shaffer has looked after me for what must be approaching 18 months. During all of that time I have found him direct, highly informed, friendly and helpful. Having cancer and treatment is no easy thing to endure and he has made it as good as possible.
5
Polite and friendly and answered all my questions.
5
Very positive. Dr Schaffer has a polite, friendly and relaxing manner. He listens without interrupting, and explains clearly.
5
I have been very happy with Dr Shaffer as my prostate cancer consultant for the last two and a half years. I changed to him after initially having a different consultant in another town, who did not make me feel that he really cared what happened with me and my condition. Dr Shaffer has been the complete opposite, with his advice and treatments, helping me develop a positive attitude and helping me go back to enjoying life again.
5
Dr Shaffer has been looking after me for the last six years and I found him most caring and reasuring with his diagnosis and explanation.
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Dr Shaffer has been a colleague of mine over a number of years and delivers the highest standard of care; he represents an authority in his field and I would recommend him to all patients and colleagues unreservedly.
Mr Ioannis Goutos
Richard is a great colleague and a wonderful doctor. He is creative and kind and goes the extra mile for patients. I’m very grateful to have met him!
Dr John Ferguson
Richard is a great colleague to work with. He has unique expertise in radiation therapy for Dupuytrens and other conditions around the Hand. His administrative team is excellent and his feedback to me is always personalised and efficient.
Mr Maxim David Horwitz
What are Dr Richard Shaffer's reviews like?
Dr Richard Shaffer's overall patient rating is 4.91 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 11 reviews
What languages does Dr Richard Shaffer speak?
Dr Richard Shaffer speaks English
Where is Dr Richard Shaffer located?
Dr Richard Shaffer primarily practices at Cromwell Hospital, located at 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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What are Dr Richard Shaffer working hours?
Dr Richard Shaffer is working Monday (10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00, 10:30 - 17:00), Wednesday (10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:00)
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