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Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

General Surgery*
4.1 (9)
Map Pin Small Oak Lawn, IL
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Oak Lawn, IL. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS and is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Schaefer an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Schaefer works at Practice in Oak Lawn, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Schaefer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Advocate Children's Medical Group Pediatric Orthopedics South 52nd Ave
    9555 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 425-6370
  2. 2
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    4440 W 95th St Ste 407, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 346-4055
  3. 3
    Suburban General Surgery Ltd
    4700 W 95th St Ste 308, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 425-6370
  4. 4
    Advocate Medical Group Breast Surgery W 95th St
    4400 W 95th St Ste 408, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 346-4055

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  • Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center

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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700045184
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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