Dr. Matthew Shaffer, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Matthew Shaffer, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Matthew Shaffer, MD
Dr. Matthew Shaffer grew up in Salina, KS, and graduated from Salina Central High School in 1988. He earned his BA degree in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas in 1993. He earned his MD at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas in 2000 and completed his internship at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Shaffer completed his dermatology training at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa in 2004. His residency included training in dermatopathology. Dr. Shaffer is also a Clinical Assistant Professor, at The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Department of Family and Community Medicine, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Dermatology Lead Preceptor, University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Patient Education Resources
How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...