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Dr. Gabrielle Schaefer, MD

Dr. Gabrielle Schaefer, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Gabrielle Schaefer, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in San Leandro, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO / MEDICAL SCHOOL in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

2500 Merced St San Leandro, CA 94577
Telehealth available

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Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

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I would never recommend Dr. Schaefer to anyone. I am coming back years later to write this review after finding medical professionals who actually care about my well-being. She was the first gyno that I saw and I tried to explain to her that I had too much pain to use tampons and wanted to know if I should be worried that I could not tolerate their insertion. She seemed annoyed and said she'd write down that I was refusing a pelvic exam and she left me crying in the exam room as she rushed to her next patient. Her lack of patience lead to me not receiving the pelvic floor physical therapy I needed for several years after this troubling experience with her.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sarah – Nov 14, 2023
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Caring and thorough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bellflower, CA – Sep 07, 2017
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About Me

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Gabrielle Schaefer, MD, is one of over 300 Stanford Medicine-affiliated providers located throughout the Bay Area. She is board certified in OB/GYN.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Otago / Medical School

    Medical School, 1996
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center2500 Merced St San Leandro, CA 94577
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Practice

University Healthcare Alliance5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 330 Pleasanton, CA 94588
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced St
    San Leandro, CA 94577
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94611
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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