Linda Govea Shaffer, MDPediatric Hematology/Oncology in Austin, TX
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, PediatricsGender
Female
Languages spoken
English
About Linda Govea Shaffer, MD
Linda G. Shaffer, MD, is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Shaffer provides compassionate, personalized care for children and young adults diagnosed with blood cancer and blood disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma, anemia and blood clotting disorders.
Dr. Shaffer starts each appointment by listening to understand your child and their health. Then, Dr. Shaffer works with you to create a personalized care plan that's right for them and supports your family. Whether you have new symptoms needs advanced care for their physical, mental and emotional health, Dr. Shaffer is here for you.
Dr. Shaffer is a Texan, born and raised in San Antonio. She and her husband, Kenneth Shaffer, MD, pediatric cardiologist, have two sons and live in Austin.
Dr. Shaffer is an instructor at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, and helps teach the next generation of physicians.
Learn more about pediatric blood and cancer care at Dell Children's.
Education
Medical Education
John Hopkins University School of MedicineQualifications
Hospital affiliations
- Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus
Certifications
- The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics