Dr. Brian Shafer, MD

Dr. Brian Shafer, MD

Glaucoma Specialist
633 W Germantown Pike, STE 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Brian Shafer, MD is kind, caring, and respectful of all patients. He thrives on personal connections with other humans and it is evident from the moment he walks into the room. As a patient, you can anticipate his utmost attention as he methodically and meticulously determines what your goals are and how he can best guide you to them. Most of all, Dr. Shafer is available. He does not rest until he takes you across the finish line, and he will let you know that he is there every step of the way. Dr. Shafer entered medicine to help provide meaningful improvements in quality of life. As an eye surgeon, he is honored to be able to deliver on this daily.

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About Dr. Brian Shafer

Brian Shafer, MD is kind, caring, and respectful of all patients. He thrives on personal connections with other humans and it is evident from the moment he walks into the room. As a patient, you can anticipate his utmost attention as he methodically and meticulously determines what your goals are and how he can best guide you to them. Most of all, Dr. Shafer is available. He does not rest until he takes you across the finish line, and he will let you know that he is there every step of the way. Dr. Shafer entered medicine to help provide meaningful improvements in quality of life. As an eye surgeon, he is honored to be able to deliver on this daily.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract
Glaucoma
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma surgery
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract
Glaucoma
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma surgery

Office location

Shafer Vision Institute
633 W Germantown Pike, STE 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Wills Eye

Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Pennsylvania, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • Vance Thompson Vision – Sioux Falls, Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
  • Vance Thompson Vision – Sioux Falls, Fellowship in Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • American Medical Association
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Castle Connelly Top Doc (2021 - 2025)
  • Phi Beta Kappa (2012)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1982054433

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Which hospital is Dr. Brian Shafer affiliated with?

Dr. Brian Shafer is affiliated with Wills Eye.

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Where is Dr. Brian Shafer's office located?

Dr. Brian Shafer's office is located at 633 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Shafer have?

Dr. Brian Shafer is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Brian Shafer?

Dr. Brian Shafer frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Glaucoma Consultation, Lasik Surgery, and Refractive Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Brian Shafer on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Brian Shafer speak?

Dr. Brian Shafer speaks English.

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