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Nancy S. Clark, M.D.
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Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 5th Floor
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Certified Specialties
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments
Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, General Medicine (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1997 - 1998
Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1995 - 1997
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1994 - 1995
Education
MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). Internal Medicine. 1994
Awards
Graduation Marshall for Class of 2007 2007
Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow 2004
Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow 2003
Commendation, Excellence in First-Year Teaching 2002
Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in First-Year Teaching 2000
T. Franklin Williams Prize in Geriatrics 1995
American Medical Women's Association, Inc. – Janet M. Glasgow Achievement Citation 1994
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Rochester 1994
Phi Beta Kappa, Hamilton College 1990
Publications
Journal Articles
Medina-Walpole A, Heppard B, Clark NS, Markakis K, Tripler S, Quill T
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.. 2005 February 53 (2):336-42. Epub 1900 01 01.
Shah MN, Heppard B, Medina-Walpole A, Clark NS, McCann R
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.. 2005 January 53 (1):141-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Yoshikawa TT
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.. 2004 January 52 (1):1-2. Epub 1900 01 01.
Matter CA, Speice JA, McCann R, Mendelson DA, McCormick K, Friedman S, Medina-Walpole A, Clark NS
Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2003 August 78 (8):793-7. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
My PCP is always a concerned, patient listener and very thorough in her exam, verbal and physical.
Sep 22, 2025
He took the appropriate time to address and answer all questions regarding my situation. Very caring, respectful and professional.
Sep 19, 2025
Dr. Clark is always the absolute best!
Aug 07, 2025
Dr Clark is an exceptional physician. She has helped me immeasurably over the years.
Aug 06, 2025
Dr. Shafer-Clark has given me excellent care. Over the last few years, I have needed more care and I cannot thank her enough for her patience, kindness and understanding.
Aug 04, 2025
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Clark! She is interested in me as a person, listens, explains issues and her thought processes clearly, and is very reasonable in all regards.
Jul 22, 2025
Dr. Shafer Clark is always great to work with
Jul 02, 2025
Dr. Shafer-Clark has been especially good to me in the last few years when problems increased and I had to contact her more. I know she is extremely busy, but she still replies to mychart questions quickly and tries to get me in as soon as possible when medical situations arise that could be serious and need attention. I am SO thankful for her kindness and excellent care.
Jun 24, 2025
Dr. Clark is the best.
Jun 16, 2025
Dr Clark is excellent!
Jun 03, 2025
Dr. Clark is an insightful physician, has a very compassionate demeanor, and conducts thorough assessments.
May 26, 2025
Nancy Clark is very caring and thorough
May 25, 2025
Throughly explained options and medicine side effects.
May 13, 2025
We can't say enough good things about Dr Clark. Her communication, professional skills, ability to listen, warmth and obvious caring about our well being is everything a patient could wish for with their physician.
Apr 23, 2025
Dr Clark is an amazing physician! Kind so knowledgeable always gives me great advice for my health. Very great personality and shows kindness to her patients.
Apr 01, 2025
Doctor took the time to step out of the room to confer with her Pharmacy regarding medication / side effects relative to my health issue. It was mutually decided that I would see a specialist.
Mar 30, 2025
Dr. Clark is a world-class physician, we are very fortunate to be under her care.
Mar 28, 2025
I have known Nancy Shafer Clark, M.D., since she was a medical student. She is an outstanding physician and exemplifies the best qualities and talents that doctors trained at Rochester exhibit when working with their patients. I value her skill, advice, concern and expert care.
Mar 12, 2025
I am extremely grateful to Dr Clark for her quick and thorough assessment. She was kind, compassionate, and effective at a time I was not feeling well. She successfully prescribed a regimen that helped my health improve at this writing.
Feb 17, 2025
Dr. Nancy Clark is an excellent physician and cares about her patients.
Feb 09, 2025
I think Dr Clark is the best. Her doc/patient skills are of the highest caliber. She makes you feel as if you are her only patient & takes all the time in the world listening and providing feedback.
Feb 02, 2025
Dr Clark is empathetic, thorough, and caring. She listens to my concerns and engages me in discussions about my health and overall wellbeing.
Dec 23, 2024
Excellent care couldn't be better
Dec 22, 2024
I felt very rushed at this appointment which was scheduled at last checkup. This has never happened before
Dec 10, 2024
The very best
Dec 01, 2024
I recommend Dr. Clark to others but she is currently not accepting new patients. She is excellent!
Nov 26, 2024
Dr. Clark is an excellent provider!
Nov 22, 2024
Dr. Clark is a great listener and asks insightful questions. I have utmost confidence and trust in her.
Nov 21, 2024
The physician has been my PCP for many yearsand I think extremely highly of her.
Sep 28, 2024
Vary good
Sep 12, 2024
Dr Clark is an outstanding physician. I appreciate and am so grateful for her expertise and her caring nature.
Aug 01, 2024
Dr. Nancy Clark is an excellent physician and cares about her patients. She is compassionate, kind and reviews your medical history thoroughly to make the best recommendations to resolve your health Issue.
Jun 02, 2024
Dr Clark is the best provider anyone can have
May 27, 2024
Nancy Clark is thorough, patient, and thoughtful in her questions and responses. Great provider.
May 21, 2024
Several other members of my family see Dr. Clark as well and get the same excellent care. [...]
May 13, 2024
Dr Clark VERY thorough...we have good plan in place for my continued health.
May 07, 2024
Dr. Clark is knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate, everything a PCP should be. She takes time to listen, inviting questions as she explains her plan of care.
Mar 30, 2024
Give Dr. Shafer Clark deserves a raise! She's outstanding. UR is lucky to have her!
Mar 28, 2024
Dr Clark an amazing physician . Knowledgeable, compassionate and I have "piece of mind" under here care!
Jan 29, 2024
As always, Dr. Clark is an excellent PCP.
Jan 29, 2024
I would recommend Dr. Nancy Clark. [...]
Dec 26, 2023
Excellent care
Dec 24, 2023
Dr. Clark always offers options and asks which I would prefer.
Nov 22, 2023
Excellent
Nov 21, 2023
Like the way that Dr. Clark includes me in the health care decision making process / plan and values my opinion.
Sep 27, 2023
She is an excellent physician. One of the best!
Sep 25, 2023
I like this provider very much.
Sep 25, 2023
Very good
Aug 06, 2023
Dr Clark is an outstanding physician. I have complete confidence in her. She is knowledgeable and up to date in her medical information, sgebis caring, kind and understanding. She knows my history. I trust her implicitly.
Aug 02, 2023
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Clark. She never appears rushed, is an excellent listener, and truly cares about her patients. Her explanations are clear, her recommendations are evidence-based, and she takes my preferences into consideration.
Jul 16, 2023
I have been with Dr. Clark for over twenty years. Of all the Doctors I have been seen by; Dr. Clark is the definition of an example of how a doctor should perform. {Professional, compassionate, and exceptional)
Jun 21, 2023
Dr. Clark is a stellar provider, and I am very happy that she is my PCP!
Apr 25, 2023
Dr. Shafer Clark is outstanding. She is professional, articulate and caring. [...]
Apr 25, 2023
Provider is top notch in listening, in providing answers, and in help achieving answers
Apr 13, 2023
Nancy Clark is the best doc ever!
Mar 25, 2023
Good listener.
Dec 28, 2022
I trust her and believe she listens well to my concerns.
Nov 28, 2022
Love her. Has been taking care of my family for years
Nov 13, 2022
I would recommend Dr. Clark to anyone I know. [...]
Nov 09, 2022
Excellent care at all times.
Oct 21, 2022
Dr. Nancy Clark is an outstanding provider. Can you give her an enormous raise?
Oct 18, 2022
Incredibly thorough and totally professional, Dr. Clark is an outstanding physician and medical care provider.
Oct 08, 2022
Dr Nancy Clark is an amazing doctor!
Sep 27, 2022
Always a great experience.
Sep 19, 2022
The best.
Jul 28, 2022
No complaints at all. Provided guidance.
Jun 29, 2022
Excellent.
May 10, 2022
I like this doctor.
Apr 17, 2022
[...] I have only positives about Dr. Clark!
Apr 15, 2022