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Dr. Sharon Schaefer, MD

Dr. Sharon Schaefer, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sharon Schaefer, MD is a general surgeon in Palmer, AK and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 1990. She is affiliated with Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 300 Palmer, AK 99645

Make an Appointment

(907) 746-6100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schaefer specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer

4.2

20 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
15%
15%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nina – Mar 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John Harris in Wasilla – Jan 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Wasilla, AK – Nov 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Wasilla, AK – Oct 31, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sharon Schaefer, MD is a general surgeon in Palmer, AK and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 1990. She is affiliated with Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Nebraska At Kearney

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Sharon K Schaefer MD Inc.2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 300 Palmer, AK 99645
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Practice

Office2521 E Mountain Village Dr Ste B353 Wasilla, AK 99654
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

    2500 S Woodworth Loop
    Palmer, AK 99645

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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