Dr Richard ShafferSpecialist in radiotherapy for non-cancer conditions in Guildford
Dr Richard Shaffer
BSc MBBS MRCP FRCR
GMC: 4552635Professional statement
Dr Richard Shaffer is a leading radiotherapy specialist and clinical oncologist based in London and Surrey. He has a particular interest in using radiotherapy to treat benign (non-cancerous) conditions, including:
- Dupuytren’s disease
- Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromatosis)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Keloid scarring
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinopathy
- Bursitis
He was the first doctor in the UK to treat patients with radiotherapy for:
- Osteoarthritis (hand, hip, knee, foot, elbow and shoulder)
- Tendinopathy (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, patellar tendonitis, and rotator cuff syndrome)
- Bursitis, including trochanteric bursitis, also known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)
Dr Shaffer uses the latest radiotherapy technology to provide safe, effective care for these conditions.
He is co-author of the Royal College of Radiologists guidelines on radiotherapy for benign conditions, and led the English-language version of the most recent German guidelines. He also serves on the American Radium Society Benign Radiotherapy Working Group and co-authored the first American case series on radiotherapy for osteoarthritis.
Dr Shaffer is President of the International Organisation for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions. He is also the founder and CEO of RT-ABC, a global education company training clinicians in radiotherapy for benign disease.
He previously worked as an NHS Consultant in Clinical Oncology in Guildford for 10 years before moving into full-time private practice.
Clinics
Mount Alvernia Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Guildford, Harvey Road, Guildford GU1 3LX,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant Clinical Oncologist, BUPA Cromwell Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Hip bursitis (trochanteric bursitis)
- Patellar tendonitis (jumpers knee)
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, Clinical Oncology
- Member of Royal College of Physicians
Education
- FRCR Royal College of Radiologists (2006)
- MRCP Royal College of Physicians (London) (2002)
Teaching posts
- Principal Lecturer in Radiotherapy Academy for Benign Conditions courses
Positions in organisations
- President of International Organisation for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions (iorbc.com)
- Medical Director for Xstrahl Ltd
Publications and conferences
- View Dr Shaffer's publications on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4552635
Reviews
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- I suffered with Duputrens disease for quite a few years and did seek advice rom other doctors who told me that my condition wasn't really bad for treatment, even though i considered it was as my hand hurt,so after contacting Genesis in Milton Keynes I was seen by Doctor Shaffer within a week or so and then I had my treatment at which very successful my nodules in my hand have virtualy gone, no pain, and my hand is straight. Excellent treatment from Dr Shaffer & all his staff, nurces.
- Dr Schaffer provided excellent assessment and explanations of my condition. He showed me how to track the progression of my condition. He didn’t rush me to undertake radiotherapy treatment as not advisable yet. I’m grateful for his thorough examination and honest judgement.
- Dr Shaffer prescribed RT for my Dupuytren''s Contracture in early 2021. FIVE years later, I am absolutely delighted to report that I have experienced no significant progression of my condition whatsoever. It really has been "stopped in it tracks". The completely painless treatment has been critical in maintaining my passion for playing the piano. Throughout the consultations & treatments at the Cromwell Hospital and Genesis Heathcare Elstree, all staff were absolutely excellent. Thank you!
- 1st class care I couldn't be happier
- Dr Shaffer was professional, clear, and reassuring throughout my SRT treatment after keloid removal. The process was smooth and efficient, and I felt very well cared for. I’m grateful for his work helping patients with conditions like mine. Highly recommend!
- Dr Shaffer was professional, clear, and reassuring throughout my SRT treatment after keloid removal. The process was smooth and efficient, and I felt very well cared for. I’m grateful for his work helping patients with conditions like mine. Highly recommend!
- I saw Dr Shaffer for a consultation to see if I was suitable for radiotherapy for Dupuytrens Contracture. He did a very thorough examination and tests, explained everything clearly including any possible risks and wasn’t at all pushy regarding having the radiotherapy. All staff who supported him were very friendly and helpful. I now have confidence that I have made the right decision to move forward with the treatment.
- After months of confusing information, and primarily a significant lack of information, I was delighted to see Dr Shaffer and learn everything I needed to know about Dupuytrens in general as well as my own situation. I finally feel that I can make an informed decision about the best treatment plan for me going forward. Dr Shaffer is absolutely lovely, very focused, very informative and quite calm and reassuring. The clinic in general is also a lovely place, comfortable and clean.
- Two years ago I went to Dr Shaffer for the initial consultation for my Dupuytren's and he suggested that I was suitable for radiotherapy treatment because I was still in the early stages of contracture. I had the radiotherapy treatment on both hands at GenesisCare in Newmarket. The treatment has been very successful and I have had no increase in the contracture of my fingers since the initial consultation.