Dupuytren's disease
Early-stage radiotherapy to slow or halt the thickening cords and nodules in the palm — often avoiding surgery altogether.
Low-dose radiotherapy · Benign conditions
Treating the pain other specialists were told to live with.
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Consultant
Clinical Oncologist
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IORBC
Founder & President
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3,000+
patients treated
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2011
in practice since
Qualifications: BSc · MBBS · MRCP · FRCR
Areas of expertise
Conditions I treat, and where to learn more.
Each condition has its own dedicated practice site with treatment detail, outcomes and eligibility.
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Ledderhose disease
The same low-dose treatment for the firm nodules in the arch of the foot, easing pain and slowing progression.
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Tendonitis
Targeted low-dose radiotherapy for persistent tendon inflammation — tennis and golfer’s elbow, Achilles and rotator cuff pain.
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Osteoarthritis
Anti-inflammatory low-dose treatment for knees, hands, hips and shoulders when conventional options have run out.
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Bursitis
Relief for inflamed bursae in the hip, shoulder, elbow and knee where injections and physiotherapy have not settled the pain.
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Keloids
Radiotherapy given soon after keloid scar removal to reduce the chance of the scar growing back.
Career
Fifteen years building a field that barely existed in the UK.
“Radiotherapy has been used for benign disease for a century. My work is making it accessible, evidence-led and properly taught.”
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Pre-2010
Clinical Fellowship in Radiation Oncology
British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver
Advanced training in radiation oncology before returning to the UK to take up a consultant post.
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2010
NHS Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Royal Surrey County Hospital · 2010–2019
Nearly a decade as an NHS consultant at one of the UK’s leading radiotherapy centres.
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2011
Private practice founded
Benign-disease radiotherapy
Began offering low-dose radiotherapy for benign conditions privately — the start of 3,000+ patients treated.
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2015
Co-author, RCR guidelines
The Royal College of Radiologists
Helped write the UK’s national guidance on radiotherapy for benign disease.
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Leadership
Medical Director
Xstrahl
Clinical leadership at a specialist manufacturer of superficial and orthovoltage radiotherapy systems.
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Founder
Founder & President
IORBC
Founded the International Society for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions to connect clinicians worldwide.
Research & recognition
Published, peer-reviewed, and in the press.
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Clinical Oncology · 2015
Radiotherapy for benign disease: guidance from The Royal College of Radiologists
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Placeholder journal · 2020
Outcomes of low-dose radiotherapy for early-stage Dupuytren’s disease in a UK cohort
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Placeholder journal · 2022
Low-dose radiotherapy for painful osteoarthritis: a practical review
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In the press · Daily Mail
The low-dose X-ray treatment easing hand and joint pain without surgery
Feature on Dr Shaffer's work with Dupuytren's and osteoarthritis patients.
Locations
Consultations in London, Guildford and Nottingham, with treatment at 16 centres across the UK.
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Nottingham
The Park Centre Oncology, Sherwood Lodge Drive, Burntstump Country Park, Nottingham, NG5 8RX
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Birmingham
GenesisCare Birmingham, Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3BF
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Elstree
Unit 710, Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SZ
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Manchester
Suite 3, Second Floor, Alderley Edge Medical Centre, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7HR
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Milton Keynes
Sunrise Parkway, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LS
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Patient reviews
In their words.
5.0
★★★★★
44 verified reviews on Google
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Joe Sole 3 months ago
★★★★★
I had an initial consultation with Dr Shaffer today. The appointment was on time, very informative and reassuring. Dr Shaffer is clearly a leading expert and I would have no hesitation recommending him to my family and friends.
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Sarah Smith 11 months ago
★★★★★
Within 20 minutes of completing an online enquiry form Dr Shaffer had called me personally, discussed my condition and made an appointment to see him. He listened, gave me time to discuss every aspect and after a thorough examination gave me advice about whether I needed treatment at this time or not. I never felt under any pressure and completely trusted his expert opinion. At last somebody who took notice and understood the condition. I would highly recommend his care.
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Guy Strickland 9 months ago
★★★★★
I received radiotherapy treatment for Dupuytrens Contracture on my right hand which ended in March 2023. I’m happy to say that the progression of Dupuytrens has ceased in my right hand and no more nodules or contractures have appeared. Dr Shaffer and his team were very helpful and professional throughout and I would recommend their services gladly.