ALAN SCHAFFER

Critical Care Medicine

4.8 out of 5

237 verified ratings

237 Ratings, 37 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Aug 19, 2025
Very good Listener, and attacks all issues, which shows he CARES

Aug 18, 2025
Often times, due to busy schedules a provider can occasionally make the appointment feel rushed. Dr. Schaffer did not present this way in the slightest. I felt seen and heard, and he took his time to ensure the information he was collecting was thorough and offered me space to ask questions, to which he replied thoughtfully and clearly.

Aug 14, 2025
Dr. Schaffer is very knowlegeable, empathetic and professional. He has been extremely helpful to me in many ways, including my sleep apnea and weight loss journey. He is insightful. I would never have been able to loss weight without his help and understanding of the problem I was facing.

Aug 14, 2025
Professional and knowledgeable

Aug 13, 2025
Dr. Schaffer was patient and knowledgeable on my sleep problems.

Aug 7, 2025
My oncology care is at Dana-Farber in Boston. I lived in Boston for a few years and moved all care there, including my sleep doc. World-class care is quite a privilege to receive. I have some fine docs in the Capital District. Dr. Schaffer is my world-class doc! We all want expert care and compassion. Dr. Schaffer excels at both. His unique characteristic is his engagement. I'm a full partner in my own care thanks to Dr. Schaffer; not dictating terms, not directing things. Just "fully considered," and isn't that what we all want in our care?

Jul 21, 2025
All Good!

Jul 21, 2025
Dr Schaffer is one of the best doctors I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Dr Schaffer goes over every little detail with you as far as your health and well-being is. I could not have found a better or more professional doctor in his field. I am Extremely happy with Dr Schaffer. Sincerelly, Clifford A. Rowe Jr.

Jul 2, 2025
Dr. Schaffer and staff were professional, friendly and caring. I received excellent care.

Jul 2, 2025
I'm very encouraged to be consistent and follow through with a treatment plan under Dr. Schaffer's care.

Jun 24, 2025
don't change a thing

Jun 18, 2025
Great! Keep it!

Jun 16, 2025
Great servìce

Jun 3, 2025
thorough questions and time spent

May 30, 2025
Great visit. I look forward to the treatment, well as much as you could possibly look forward to treatment lol

May 23, 2025
Im more than pleased

May 20, 2025
I look forward to discussing my progress at our next visit.

May 9, 2025
He was very helpful with explaining the process that I would need to go through to get my insurance to provide what I need

May 8, 2025
Dr. Shaeffer is a good dr. and clarinetist!

May 8, 2025
Very thorough

May 7, 2025
He has patience to listen to me.

Apr 28, 2025
I was satisfied with this provider. Perhaps I expected more with the diagnosis but how much more can be said with a "mild" case of OSA I would suspect.

Apr 18, 2025
All great

Mar 28, 2025
Looking forward to working with him on a regular basis

Mar 26, 2025
He answered many of my questions.

Mar 14, 2025
Just very upset with weight gain

Mar 11, 2025
Highly recommend him

Feb 18, 2025
Very knowledgeable.

Feb 17, 2025
Wonderful experience from appt scheduler to office staff to Dr.

Feb 7, 2025
He took an interest in research I had already done that he was unfamiliar with

Jan 31, 2025
He really listens and has changed my life for the better!

Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Shaffer is a very caring person

Dec 30, 2024
Would recommend

Dec 26, 2024
Excellent dr

Dec 24, 2024
I was able to get a last minute scheduled appointment on Christmas Eve!

Nov 12, 2024
Excellent. Professional. Took the time to listen and explain.

Oct 9, 2024
Very pleased!!!!!