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Dr. Brian M. Shafer, MD

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Cornea & External Disease Ophthalmology
Awards
2
Speaks
English

633 West Germantown Pike Suite 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

(215) 654-2020 Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Dr. Brian M. Shafer, MD, Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Overview

Dr. Brian M. Shafer is a cataract, refractive, cornea and glaucoma surgeon who founded Shafer Vision Institute in Plymouth Meeting in 2023. He is a clinical instructor at Wills Eye Hospital and an adjunct assistant professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

After a year of internal medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital, he was chief resident at the Scheie Eye Institute, then completed a fellowship in cornea, refractive, glaucoma and complex cataract surgery at Vance Thompson Vision in South Dakota. He publishes on new lens implants and LASIK and PRK after cataract surgery.

Dr. Shafer performs LASIK, EVO ICL, premium cataract surgery, corneal transplants and glaucoma surgery, and has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Corneal transplantation
  • Keratoconus care
  • Complex cataract surgery
  • Ocular surface disease

Conditions Treated

  • Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
  • Keratoconus
  • Corneal scars and corneal edema
  • Infectious keratitis
  • Pterygium
  • Dry eye disease
  • Ocular surface disease

Procedures Performed

  • DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
  • DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
  • Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
  • Corneal cross-linking
  • Pterygium removal with tissue graft
  • Cataract surgery
  • Superficial keratectomy

Credentials

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Education & Training

  1. Other Degree

    University of Rochester

    Undergraduate degree, Phi Beta Kappa

  2. Medical School

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

    Doctor of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha

  3. Internship

    Pennsylvania Hospital

    Internal medicine

  4. Residency2017 to 2020

    Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania

    Ophthalmology, Chief Resident

  5. Fellowship

    Vance Thompson Vision

    Cornea, refractive, glaucoma and complex cataract surgery

Awards

2 awards received

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

    Castle Connolly (2023, 2026)

  • Rising Eye Star

    Rising Eye Stars (2022)

Insurance & Fees

Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.

Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.

Location

Shafer Vision Institute

633 West Germantown Pike Suite 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital

    Admitting privileges, West Chester, PA

  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Medical staff, Philadelphia, PA

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Brian M. Shafer?

Call Shafer Vision Institute at (215) 654-2020 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Brian M. Shafer?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Brian M. Shafer specialize in?

Dr. Brian M. Shafer practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.

Where does Dr. Brian M. Shafer practice?

Dr. Brian M. Shafer sees patients at Shafer Vision Institute, 633 West Germantown Pike Suite 100, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Is Dr. Brian M. Shafer accepting new patients?

Dr. Brian M. Shafer is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Brian M. Shafer speak?

Dr. Brian M. Shafer speaks English.

Which hospitals is Dr. Brian M. Shafer affiliated with?

Dr. Brian M. Shafer is affiliated with Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital and Wills Eye Hospital.

Where did Dr. Brian M. Shafer train?

Dr. Brian M. Shafer studied medicine at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed residency at Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania.

About This Profile

  • Verified profile

    Verified profile. Details checked against Practice website, hospital or university profile, and public provider directories on October 2, 2026.

  • Last updated

Sources

  1. Wills Eye profile
  2. Penn faculty profile
  3. NPI Registry (CMS) lookup

This profile is for general information. It is not medical advice. Confirm details such as insurance and office hours directly with the practice.

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