Medical Advisor

Kristin Shaffer, PA-C

Kristin Shaffer is a board certified physician assistant specializing in cardiology. She currently practices in Texas and treats a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases ranging from heart failure to atrial fibrillation. She is passionate about education and teaches cardiology topics to physician assistant students across the U.S.

Education

Texas A&M University, BS
The University of North Texas Health Science Center, MPAS

Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Professional Accomplishments

Co-author of “Does Mental Health Differ by Alcohol Use in Elderly Male Veterans?” in the journal Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (2019)

Affiliations

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