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Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD

Urology
3.9 (28)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD

Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD is an Urology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Urology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Schaeffer works at Galter Pavilion in Chicago, IL with other offices in Lake Forest, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Prostate Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schaeffer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Galter Pavilion
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-150, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-8146
  2. 2
    Northwestern Medical Group
    800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 535-7657

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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    About Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD

    Specialties
    • Urology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Years of experience represents how long a provider has been practicing in their field since graduating from medical school. Not all providers will have this information available.

    Languages Spoken
    • English, Dutch
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1821134883
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    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
    Residency
    Internship
    • Johns Hopkins Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schaeffer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schaeffer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schaeffer has seen patients for Prostate Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schaeffer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Schaeffer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schaeffer.

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