Providing specialist Dupuytren’s health care Registered number 05796994. Registered in England and Wales.
In April 2011, following the publication of the NICE guidance which approved the use of radiotherapy for Dupuytren’s disease, Dr Shaffer set up The Dupuytren’s Practice to treat patients in the Guildford area. While the appointments with Dr Shaffer for both insured and self-pay patients will take place in London, Guildford or Nottingham only, all patients can then receive treatment in the followin
09/06/2023
Before radiotherapy treatment for Ledderhose disease, Valerie struggled to walk any distance and could hardly cycle.
Now she enjoys going for walks without worrying that her feet will hurt and that she will suffer for days after. Read more about Valerie's experience here>
https://www.thedupuytrenspractice.com/patient-stories/our-patient-stories-valerie/
16/03/2023
Visit our website to learn more about the Dupuytren's Practice, as well read verified Top Doctors UK reviews for Dr Shaffer> https://www.thedupuytrenspractice.com/
17/02/2023
With a continual focus of improving awareness of radiotherapy as an effective treatment option for benign conditions, Dr Shaffer is the Founder and President of The International Organisation for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions https://iorbc.com/
Find out more about Dr Shaffer and his expertise here: https://www.thedupuytrenspractice.com/about-us/dr-richard-shaffer/
Radiotherapy can be used to effectively treat early-stage Dupuytren’s disease, but when is it too early to start treatment? Watch Dr Shaffer's discuss this with British Dupuytren's Society
When is it too early to start radiotherapy? | Dupuytrens Practice The Dupuytren’s Practice is a trading name of Genesis Cancer Care UK Limited. Registered Office: Wilson House, Waterberry Drive, Waterlooville, PO7 7XX.
13/01/2023
Named within Top Doctors UK listing of expert radiation specialists, in this video Dr Shaffer speaks to them about plantar fasciitis and how it can be treated.
For more information on plantar fasciitis treatment or to book a consultation with Dr Richard Shaffer, visit our website: https://heelpainpractice.com/plantar-fasciitis/radiotherapy-for-plantar-fasciitis/
https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/richard-shaffer/videos/dr-richard-shaffer-what-is-plantar-fasciitis-and-how-is-it-treated
Videos with doctor Richard Shaffer in Top Doctors Videos with expert Clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer with detailed explanations of Oncología Radioterápica
06/12/2022
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain on the bottom of the heel and occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot becomes irritated and inflamed.
This video shares Alison's experience of how radiotherapy helped to alleviate her plantar fasciitis pain
Alison's story - Plantar Fasciitis treatment at Heel Pain Practice Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3VTWc3U
25/11/2022
At the Dupuytren’s practice, we specialise in using radiotherapy to treat early stage Dupuytren’s contracture, which is stage N (nodules and cords only, no contracture) and progression up to 10 degrees of contracture. Radiotherapy is a non-surgical approach that has been shown to help prevent the permanent bending of fingers. Find out more >>https://www.thedupuytrenspractice.com/.../treatments-for.../
Watch Dr Shaffer discuss his interest, expertise and research in the use of radiotherapy for treating benign disease.
For more information on Dupuytren’s and Ledderhose disease radiotherapy treatment visit https://www.thedupuytrenspractice.com/
For more information on plantar fasciitis radiotherapy treatment visit https://heelpainpractice.com/
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain on the bottom of the heel and occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot becomes irritated and inflamed.
Dr Shaffer has created a useful video to explain how radiotherapy can be an effective treatment option for the painful condition. Watch the full video here> https://heelpainpractice.com/video/
09/09/2022
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26/08/2022
Visit our website to find out more about treatment for early stages of Dupuytren’s contracture and all stages of Ledderhose disease https://www.thedupuytrenspractice.com/
09/08/2022
Dr Shaffer is a radiation specialist and a prominent UK expert in the use of radiotherapy for treating benign disease (including Dupuytren’s disease, Ledderhose, plantar fasciitis and keloid scarring). Find out more about Dr Shaffer here>
Dr Richard Shaffer | Dupuytrens Practice Dr Richard ShafferDr Shaffer is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist and a prominent UK expert in the use of radiotherapy for treating benign disease (including Dupuytren’s disease, Ledderhose, plantar fasciitis and keloid scarring) and skin and urological cancers. Book a Consultation Since Dr S...