Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*•Male•Age 66

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Opelika, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schaffner has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1984. He is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD

Endocrinology & Metabolism of East Alabama

2420 Village Professional Dr S Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 528-7270

Accepting new patients

(334) 528-7270

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schaffner specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Schaffner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaffner

2.9

38 ratings, 15 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2025
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What could be improved
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Jun 15, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
12 people found this helpful
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kate – Dec 05, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 27, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
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15 people found this helpful
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Aug 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
12 people found this helpful
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Britt N. in AL – Jun 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Carmen Lott in Lanett,AL – Jun 05, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth Holden in Auburn, AL – Apr 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Mark Zupancic in Auburn, AL – Feb 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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GREGORY DROZDOVICH in Opelika, AL – Dec 01, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Linda A. in Millbrook, AL – Jun 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Abbey in Opelika, AL – Jun 07, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Princess One in Montgomery, AL – Apr 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Suzanne Williams in Wetumpka – Jan 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Auburn, AL – Jan 12, 2016
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biography

Dr. Neil Schaffner, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Opelika, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schaffner has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Diabetes & Glucose...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1984
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Endocrinology & Metabolism of East Alabama

Endocrinology & Metabolism of East Alabama2420 Village Professional Dr S Opelika, AL 36801
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • East Alabama Medical Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy
    Opelika, AL 36801
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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