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Heidi M. Schaefer MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, and Medical Director of Adult Solid Organ Transplant
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
  • Nephrology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
  • Kidney transplantation

Locations

Vanderbilt Hepatology and Liver and Kidney Transplant Center
1500 21st Avenue South, Suite 3400
Nashville, TN 37212
Vanderbilt Liver and Kidney Transplant Newburgh, IN
4209 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 5100
Newburgh, IN 47630
Vanderbilt Nephrology
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 2501
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Cincinnati, 1998
  • Internship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1999
  • Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2001
  • Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001
  • Nephrology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Would not trade Dr. Schaefer for anything, she is so through and so kind.
April 7, 2026
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Dr. Schaefer is always on time, but I NEVER feel rushed. All my questions and concerns are always answered even if the question feels silly. She never makes me feel dumb for asking.
April 2, 2026
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Again, my experience was very amazing!
April 1, 2026
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Provider was nice and through.
March 30, 2026
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Dr Schaffer is an excellent doctor. She always takes her time with me and answers my questions. She is always concerned and caring and never rushes our appointments.
March 27, 2026
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Wish there was a box to check greater than very good', because Dr. Schaefer is Extra Great'. She's wonderful with her care.
March 10, 2026
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Taken very good care of me for 19 years!!
March 10, 2026
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Good
March 10, 2026
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Good
February 6, 2026
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