Megan E. Shaffer, MD
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Megan E. Shaffer, MD

  • Pediatrics
Average rating: 5.0
 
Westlake Village Pediatrics |

About

Dr. Megan Shaffer is a general pediatrician in the Westlake Village office. She enjoys caring for children and adolescents of all ages and working alongside her patients and their families to foster healthy development.   

Dr. Shaffer attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed her general pediatrics internship and residency at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. She received her master’s degree in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University and her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Virginia. 

Dr. Shaffer has a specialized interest in preventive care and nutrition. She focused on these topics during her residency training and also volunteered with the Student Wellness Program at Mark Twain Middle School and at the Venice Family Clinic. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Shaffer is originally from Richmond, Virginia, and has loved her transition to Southern California. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the local food scene and area beaches with her husband, a Westlake Village native. 

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2020

Residency

Pediatrics, UCLA Pediatrics Training Program, 2020

Degree

MD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
80 total ratings | 37 reviews
5.0
February 24, 2025
Dr. Schaffer is amazing. She is so calm and informative. She answers our question and is very informative.
5.0
February 21, 2025
She was very thorough and answered all my questions
5.0
February 20, 2025
Very kind, patient and understanding.
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr. Shaffer is great with our children.
5.0
February 4, 2025
Dr Shaffer is a wonderful, knowledgeable and great Doctor! I am very happy that I m her patient!