Kara Shaffer, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Lyerly Neurosurgery: Spine - Baptist Jacksonville

836 Prudential Drive, Suite 1400

Jacksonville, FL 32207 Directions

904.388.6518

www.baptistjax.com

4.8 out of 5

1,037 verified ratings

1 Location


Lyerly Neurosurgery

800 Prudential Drive, Suite 1100

Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 388-6518 Directions

1,037 Ratings, 574 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 22, 2026
Kara Shaffer was very clear and provided concise interpretation of my mri and I would easily recommend her to others.

Aug 21, 2026
K Shaffer, APRN was friendly and knowledgeable. She took the time to go over my MRI and explain the areas of concern. I really appreciate her being patient and not rushing my appointment. The front desk associate was friendly as well. Overall great experience for my first visit.

Aug 20, 2026
Very fast appointment. Staff took time to explain every detail on your imagining. Answered questions honestly and didn't automatically suggest the most extreme surgery. I was going in expecting the worst and let there with a weight lifted. Their treatments plans are tailored to each person and I feel like they looked at me and not what was just on the screen or in the paperwork.

Aug 20, 2026
Easy scheduleing , and short waiting times .

Aug 15, 2026
Everything. Great medical care

Aug 14, 2026
Everything

Aug 13, 2026
Staff always friendly. Dr ( ) is an outstanding surgeon. Kara Shaffer, was exceptional in my care and treatment.

Aug 13, 2026
Everyone is kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I love this office. Always been super professional and helpful

Aug 8, 2026
Seems to be very knowledgeable and caring. Very professional

Aug 2, 2026
Always prompt prfessional and friendly

Aug 2, 2026
excelllent

Jul 30, 2026
Everyone was very nice.

Jul 30, 2026
Very smooth process with checking in and wait time was very short.

Jul 30, 2026
From the front desk to Erica, the scheduler, Kara, Dr. [last name]…everyone is so personable and caring.

Jul 26, 2026
Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Jul 24, 2026
They were on time and the pa that helped me was excellent

Jul 23, 2026
The physician, the friendliness and the thoroughness of staff

Jul 23, 2026
Everything from checking in online, to checking in in person, to visit and departure.

Jul 23, 2026
I’ve only had 1 appt. thus far. My experience has been great. Willing to give another survey after several appts. No complaints so far.

Jul 20, 2026
very punctual. i did not have to sit examination room waiting for the dr. nurse practitioner easy to talk to.

Jul 19, 2026
All personnel are friendly & knowledgeable

Jul 17, 2026
Communication was clear and not rushed.

Jul 13, 2026
The explanation of my MRI was extremely thorough and very clear. I appreciate how detailed and knowledgeable the PA who saw me was.

Jul 12, 2026
Excellent communications and understanding of my problem/

Jul 11, 2026
Professional. Organized. Kind.

Jul 11, 2026
Efficient,compassions knowledgable.

Jul 9, 2026
The staff and doctors are very professional and demonstrate that they care about their patients.

Jul 9, 2026
After my appointment I felt very confident they would be able to address my pain issues

Jul 9, 2026
Everybody is always friendly helpful.Answers every question anybody has we recommend to everyone

Jul 8, 2026
I got there a day before my appointment,they worked me in, knowing I had come from Orange Park, not an easy drive for an older person

Jul 4, 2026
Dr. Shaffer was thorough and detailed in her assessment. Very enjoyable experience while learning my options for treatment.

Jun 30, 2026
* Excellent care from all staff members * Clean, well-ventilated, welcoming environment

Jun 28, 2026
Kara, PA, was as delightful as much as was quite knowledgeable about my very complex medical hx. She led me to what I needed to do, moving forward.

Jun 24, 2026
Very informative. Our APRN K. Shaffer was incredible and went into detail everything and laid out all the options in detail. She's a treasure to your profession and company.

Jun 24, 2026
Concern shown

Jun 24, 2026
Took a lot of time to look at scans with me to explain what is causing pain, which rediagnosed what the most likely issue in my back is. Surgery is not needed yet in my case, but should I need it in the future, this is where I’d go.

Jun 23, 2026
It appears that you care for patients and treat them with respect and compassion.Thank you for your support.

Jun 19, 2026
Taked AND listened to my concerns.

Jun 19, 2026
Personalized and professional and friendly and didn’t make me feel rushed to receive my diagnosis Thank you so much

Jun 17, 2026
Kara was fantastic. Knowledgeable and professional.

Jun 17, 2026
The first visit was pleasant, now to wait for a treatment plan

Jun 17, 2026
Efficient, on time, spoke to a real person on my first phone call. Friendly, courteous staff. Knowledgeable PA

Jun 15, 2026
This was my first visit and it was very timely.

Jun 15, 2026
Everything was on time and very informative. The physician assistant spent plenty of time with us. Very nice.

Jun 13, 2026
I ENJOYED EVERYTHING ABOUT MY VISIT THE DOCTOR WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE.

Jun 12, 2026
Nice people who really care and want to help people.

Jun 12, 2026
Great professionalism with a necessary dose of compassionate, warm connection. All our questions were answered with clarity, filling us with trust in the process's.

Jun 11, 2026
Everyone is so nice! Kara is the Best!

Jun 9, 2026
I enjoy my visits with this office. From the receptionist, nurses, the APRNs’ Kara and Danielle and of course Dr. [last name]. Highly professional but also, very compassionate, explanation of procedures and details about my X-rays, MRIs’.

Jun 8, 2026
The intake staff was courteous and polite. The nurse practitioner was very informative explaining my situation. Very clean office.