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Aaron Shafer, M.D.
Physician & Researcher
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The art of
medicine
Aaron Shafer, M.D.
Physician & Researcher
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Every day, people like you choose MD Anderson for cancer treatment. But it’s more than our decades of experience, top national rankings and leadership in cancer prevention that set us apart. It goes beyond our groundbreaking research and innovative clinical care that provide new therapies years before they become standard in the community. It’s because we put all of our focus on you.
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Finding peace in the Art Space
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