At Schaffer Plastic Surgery, our patients are treated like family. Here, your natural beauty will be revealed in the safest ways possible with transformative results and superior care. Our patients benefit from the innovative expertise and professionalism of Dr. Schaffer, a nationally recognized expert and innovator in aesthetic plastic surgery.
Education & Training
Dr. Christopher Schaffer was born, raised, and educated in Nebraska, including earning his medical doctorate (M.D.) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He then completed his General Surgery training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. His advanced training was completed with a Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) under the chairmanship of Dr. Luis Vasconez.
Locations
Practice, Christopher J. Schaffer MD
3595 Grandview Pkwy #150 Birmingham, AL35243 United States
CoolScupting, Renuvion, Scarlet, Sciton Laser Resurfacing and BBL
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Society Memberships
Society Memberships
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Hospital Affiliation(s)
Hospital Affiliation(s)
Grandview Hospital
Surgical Facilities
Surgical Facilities
Dr. Schaffer performs most procedures at our Outpatient Surgery Suite, which is fully AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) accredited for patient safety.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1205834959
How Dr. Schaffer goes beyond
Dr. Schaffer served his country for 16 years in the Army Reserve Medical Corps, obtaining the rank of Major, and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was deployed twice during his service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his service at Forward Operating Base Delta in Kut, Iraq, he was decorated with Iraqi Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Reserve Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.