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Dr Richard Shaffer is a specialist doctor treating joint and tendon conditions with non-surgical radiotherapy treatment in London, Guildford, Nottingham and 12 other centres in England.
He is a global expert in the use of low-dose radiotherapy for benign (non-cancer) conditions and has treated more than 3000 patients with radiotherapy for benign conditions, including Dupuytren's, Ledderhose, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, keloid scars, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, and bursitis.
Dr Shaffer sees patients for consultations in London, Guildford and Nottingham. His patients can get treatment at 15 centres in England (Central London, London Wimbledon, Elstree, Guildford, Southampton, Portsmouth, Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol, Chelmsford, Milton Keynes, Maidstone, Windsor).
He treats the following conditions:
- Hand and wrist - Dupuytren's disease (Dupuytren's contracture), finger osteoarthritis, thumb osteoarthritis, wrist osteoarthritis, de Quervain's tenosynovitis
- Elbow - tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis), elbow osteoarthritis, elbow bursitis
- Shoulder - rotator cuff tendinopathy, shoulder tendon injuries and strains, biceps tendonitis, shoulder osteoarthritis, acromio-clavicular joint osteoarthritis (AC joint osteoarthritis)
- Foot and ankle - plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, Achilles bursitis, Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromatosis), hallux rigidus (big toe osteoarthritis), ankle osteoarthritis, midfoot osteoarthritis, foot joint arthritis
- Knee - knee osteoarthritis, retropatellar osteoarthritis, patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee), knee bursitis
- Hip and pelvis - hip osteoarthritis, trochanteric bursitis, hip bursitis, GTPS, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, ischial bursitis, hamstring tendinopathy
Dr Shaffer is also
Medical Director of Theralife Clinics – set up to treat patients with radiotherapy for benign conditions in the UK.
Co-founder of Reload Clinics, which was set up to treat patients with tendonitis in a joint clinic with Geoff Scott, world-renowned consultant physiotherapist and previous head of medical services at Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Founder and CEO of RT-ABC, set up to educate radiation oncologists in the treatment of benign conditions. Founder and president of the International Organisation for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions.
Medical Director of XStrahl Limited - manufacturer of radiotherapy machines.
Co-wrote the UK Royal College of Radiologists guidelines for benign conditions.
Responsible for the English translation of the German benign radiotherapy guidelines 2022.
Co-authored the first American case series of radiotherapy for osteoarthritis (2025).
For more information on Dr Shaffer’s clinical services see:
https://theralifeclinics.co.uk - for radiotherapy for benign conditions in Manchester
https://reloadclinics.com - For tendinopathy, bursitis, fasciitis.
https://dupuytrensuk.com- For Dupuytren’s, Ledderhose disease.
https://jointpainpractice.co.uk - for osteoarthritis.
He is a global expert in the use of low-dose radiotherapy for benign (non-cancer) conditions and has treated more than 3000 patients with radiotherapy for benign conditions, including Dupuytren's, Ledderhose, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, keloid scars, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, and bursitis.
Dr Shaffer sees patients for consultations in London, Guildford and Nottingham. His patients can get treatment at 15 centres in England (Central London, London Wimbledon, Elstree, Guildford, Southampton, Portsmouth, Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol, Chelmsford, Milton Keynes, Maidstone, Windsor).
He treats the following conditions:
- Hand and wrist - Dupuytren's disease (Dupuytren's contracture), finger osteoarthritis, thumb osteoarthritis, wrist osteoarthritis, de Quervain's tenosynovitis
- Elbow - tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis), elbow osteoarthritis, elbow bursitis
- Shoulder - rotator cuff tendinopathy, shoulder tendon injuries and strains, biceps tendonitis, shoulder osteoarthritis, acromio-clavicular joint osteoarthritis (AC joint osteoarthritis)
- Foot and ankle - plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, Achilles bursitis, Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromatosis), hallux rigidus (big toe osteoarthritis), ankle osteoarthritis, midfoot osteoarthritis, foot joint arthritis
- Knee - knee osteoarthritis, retropatellar osteoarthritis, patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee), knee bursitis
- Hip and pelvis - hip osteoarthritis, trochanteric bursitis, hip bursitis, GTPS, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, ischial bursitis, hamstring tendinopathy
Dr Shaffer is also
Medical Director of Theralife Clinics – set up to treat patients with radiotherapy for benign conditions in the UK.
Co-founder of Reload Clinics, which was set up to treat patients with tendonitis in a joint clinic with Geoff Scott, world-renowned consultant physiotherapist and previous head of medical services at Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Founder and CEO of RT-ABC, set up to educate radiation oncologists in the treatment of benign conditions. Founder and president of the International Organisation for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions.
Medical Director of XStrahl Limited - manufacturer of radiotherapy machines.
Co-wrote the UK Royal College of Radiologists guidelines for benign conditions.
Responsible for the English translation of the German benign radiotherapy guidelines 2022.
Co-authored the first American case series of radiotherapy for osteoarthritis (2025).
For more information on Dr Shaffer’s clinical services see:
https://theralifeclinics.co.uk - for radiotherapy for benign conditions in Manchester
https://reloadclinics.com - For tendinopathy, bursitis, fasciitis.
https://dupuytrensuk.com- For Dupuytren’s, Ledderhose disease.
https://jointpainpractice.co.uk - for osteoarthritis.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Richard Shaffer
Educação e formação
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Oncologia
Carreira e nomeações
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenças e seguros
Licenças médicas
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Certificações do conselho
European Board of Oncologia
Seguro de responsabilidade profissional:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file
Procedimentos realizados
| Procedimento | Código | Total acumulado |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,632 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,238 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,782 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,297 |
Serviços e preços
| Serviço | Duração | Modalidade | Preço |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Consultório, equipa e na prática
Vídeos
Investigação e publicações
índice h: 9 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Oncologia
DOI: 10.5033/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38315990 · citado por 88
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Long-term follow-up of Oncologia across GB
DOI: 10.6579/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32247590 · citado por 74
Palestras convidadas
- Practical updates in Oncologia European Annual Congress (Oncologia) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Oncologia National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Prémios e afiliações
Prémios
- 🏆 Top-rated Oncologia — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Filiações em sociedades
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2019
Artigos deste médico
- Patient education Patient guide to Oncologia
- Awareness When should you see a oncologia?
Para pacientes internacionais
- Coordenador
- Patient liaison · dr.richard.shaffer.2@euroclinics.example
- Seguros internacionais aceites
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Localização
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- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.9
- Ease Of Appointment
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- Value For Money
- 4.8
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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