Patients Honor Dr. David Shafer for Compassion -- NEW YORK, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dr. David Shafer of New York, NY is ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews. NEW YORK, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients' Choice has announced that Dr. David Shafer was one of a select few physicians honored with the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. Each year, nearly 100 million patients across the U.S. access websites like Vitals, UCompareHealthCare, and Patients' Choice to provide feedback about experiences with their physicians. Only those physicians with near perfect overall and bedside manner scores, as voted by their patients, are selected for the Compassionate Doctor recognition. Of the nation's 870,000 active physicians, only 3% were accorded this honor in 2012. The Compassionate Doctor certification is part of the Patients' Choice recognition program, where patients rate and vote for their favorite doctors. Dr. David Shafer commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for me. I am very pleased to have been selected and grateful to my patients who went out of their way to rate me and give me positive reviews. About David Shafer: a short profile by and about the honoree: Dr. David Shafer is a New York City double board certified plastic surgeon, a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery & a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Shafer is trained in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, but specializes in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Shafer was trained at the world renowned Mayo Clinic, best in class for hospitals and surgical training. Additionally, he completed a prestigious fellowship at MEETH, making him an expert in Aesthetic Surgery of the Face, Body, & Breasts. He is frequently quoted for celebrity plastic surgery. For more information on this Compassionate Doctor, please visit Dr. David Shafer 's profile on Vitals.com. Following the publication of Dr. David Shafer 's selection for the Patients' Choice Award, American Registry seconded the honor and added Dr. Shafer to The Registry™ of Business Excellence. An exclusive recognition plaque has been designed to commemorate the honor. The doctor's custom wall plaque is shown here. For more information on Dr. David Shafer , located in New York, NY call 212-888-7770, or visit www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com. This press release was written by American Registry, LLC with approval by and/or contributions from Dr. Shafer and was distributed by PR Newswire, a subsidiary of UBM plc. Patients' Choice provides in depth information on doctors in your area who have been recognized and awarded for outstanding patient care and expertise. The Compassionate Doctor certification is the honor role of physicians who have received the highest overall and bedside manner ratings by their patients. American Registry, LLC, recognizes excellence in top businesses and professionals. The Registry™ includes over 2 million significant business and professional recognitions. For more information, search The Registry at http://www.americanregistry.com. Contact Information: Dr. David Shafer Phone: 212-888-7770 Email Address: info@ShaferPlasticSurgery.com SOURCE American Registry RELATED LINKS http://www.americanregistry.com