Dr. Shafer is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. David Shafer is trained in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. However, he specializes in aesthetic surgery. He established Shafer Plastic Surgery in Manhattan with one specific goal – to break down the traditional doctor-patient barrier and create an environment where patients feel comfortable and relaxed. Dr. Shafer treats every patient as if they are family. In fact, many patients comment that talking in his consultation room is like sitting around the kitchen table with good friends.

Dr. Shafer has quickly made an impact in New York City and internationally. In 2009, he was featured in W Magazine as a “Beauty Talent” in plastic surgery and as one of the “experts soon to be on your speed dial.” Dr. Shafer’s web presence is marked by his development of the world’s first plastic surgery themed iPhone application. The App features over 1000 interactive FAQs about plastic surgery – from invasive surgeries to non-invasive procedures. Dr. Shafer has described today’s plastic surgery patient as “sophisticated, inquisitive and information seeking”, and created this resource with them in mind. Dr. Shafer is a modern generation surgeon and an innovator. He stays on the cutting edge of technological and surgical developments to offer his patients the best possible treatment and advice.

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