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909 Fulton St SEMinneapolis, MN 55455
Phone+1 612-672-7422
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Summary
- Dr. Andrew Shaffer is a thoracic surgeon specializing in cardiovascular surgery, based in Minneapolis, MN. He completed his surgical residency at the William Beaumont Hospital in Detroit from 2008 to 2014 and is a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, class of 2008. Dr. Shaffer has authored several publications in reputable journals, including articles in JACC Case Reports and The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, among others. His research topics include heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support, aortic pathogies, and endocarditis.
Education & Training
University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2013
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
MN State Medical License 2014 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2008 - 2014
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsEACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adult Cardiac Surgery.Evgenij V Potapov, Glenn Whitman, Ranjit John, Pia Lanmüller, Zuzana Tucanova
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2026-10-01 - 16 citationsEACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery.Evgenij V Potapov, Glenn Whitman, Ranjit John, Pia Lanmüller, Zuzana Tucanova
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2026-10-01 - Sex Differences in Simultaneous Heart-Kidney Transplantation: A 25-Year United Network for Organ Sharing Analysis.Bhavadharini Ramu, Aisha Shabbir, Maria Masotti, Jessica Schultz, Valmiki Maharaj
Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2026-09-01
Press Mentions
'Revolutionary Change': FDA Approves 'Heart in a Box,' Potentially Expanding Donor PoolMay 17th, 2022- Top Doctors: Heart-to-HeartJuly 5th, 2026
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