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Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

110 E 59th St New York, NY 10022
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Dr. Schaefer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
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  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer

3.7

11 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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
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Cleon – May 09, 2024
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Mar 18, 2019
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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
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Mckinney, TX – Sep 04, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide the highest quality of care for sinus disease, including medical management and minimally invasive or functional surgery.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Stanford University Hosp, Otolaryngology Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • Stanford University

    Residency Hospital, 1977

  • University Of California

    Residency Hospital, 1974

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972

  • University College London

    1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • Greek

  • Atlas of Lacrimal Surgery, Weber RK, Keerl R, Schaefer SD and Della Rocca, R., 2007

  • Endoscopic Paranasal Sinus Surgery, 3rd Edition. Rice,DH and Schaefer,SD., 2004

  • Endoscopic Paranasal Sinus Surgery, Rice DH and Schaefer, SD., 1988

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head and Neck. Wackym, PA, Rice, DH and Schaefer, SD., 2000

  • Endoscopic Paranasal Sinus Surgery, 2nd Edition. Rice DH and Schaefer, SD, 1994

Dr. Schaefer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • New York Academy of Sciences, 1994

  • Honor Award-American Academy of Otolaryngology, 1999

  • Best Doctors in New York- New York Magazine, 1998 - 201

  • Best Doctors in America, 1990 - 201

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Locations

Practice

Sma Medical Lab Inc110 E 59th St New York, NY 10022
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