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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.
Dr.Schaefer is a very caring, wonderful doctor with a wonderful bedside manner. I would recommend to anyone that needed to see a kidney professional. She always takes the time to really listen to me and she doesn't make me feel rushed and answer any questions that I may have.
June 21, 2025
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Dr Schaefer is the very BEST!
June 9, 2025
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Always very patient and attentive
June 6, 2025
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The Dr.explained everything in a way that I could understand. She was great!
May 18, 2025
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Excellent
April 10, 2025
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Very good experience. I would definitely recommend this care provider to others!
March 8, 2025
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All good !
February 18, 2025
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Pleasant attitude and compassion and kindness and concern
February 11, 2025
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VANDERBILT Is a very good hospital for people to recommend others to visit and to have their health taken care of!!
January 14, 2025
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