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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - 2003
Residency:: NYU Grossman School of Medicine - 2006

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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1293 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

79 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

79 Reviews

April 26, 2025

5.0

He's a caring and knowledgeable doctor.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Schaefer studied recent imaging & doctor notes from my recent hospital stay & was well prepared to advise me about a new condition with my colon.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Very personal and takes his time great doctor

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April 23, 2025

5.0

An Intellectual and a Professional.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaefer is excellent in every way: knowledge, patience, kindness, etc.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Great guy and very concerned with what is best for my health

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Very thorough exam and listens attentively to any concerns.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor - listens well and has good information to share

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manners.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

excellent

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eric Schaefer is never in a hurry when it comes to my appointments with him.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

He was very competent and very helpful,

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March 27, 2025

5.0

I am 84 years old and he is one of the finest doctors I have ever had. He respects my choices, listens carefully, and always does what is best for my health and well being.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaefer is absolutely fantastic! He's super friendly, positive, and pragmatic. All of my appointments run early or right on time. My recent blood results were ready within a few hours. I highly recommend him.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

As I said before...... he seems to see each patient as an individual. He's not just going through the motions.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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March 17, 2025

5.0

He really is on top of the situation before he even walks in the door.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

As I said he is terrific.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent service provided with knowledge and care

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March 03, 2025

5.0

I have had excellent responsive care with Dr. Schaefer

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Great physician

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February 24, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable and responsible.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Eric Schaefer very patiently checking and questioning my needs for seeing him today.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Good listener thorough and thoughtful and responsive in patient treatment.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

High quality of care. Listening and communication skills are excellent. Very empathetic.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaefer is thoughtful and efficient, listens carefully, gives superb explanations and clear advice, and has an excellent sense of humor. Several Residents (MDs) at he hospital have told me he's an excellent teacher (which doesn't come as a surprise).

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaefer is always very concerned about your health and how to manage it better.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

He is the best! He is knowledgeable, compassionate, and always ready to listen.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

He listens and makes me feel comfortable. He is not in a hurry and takes his time.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Doctor seems in touch and in tune

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Good manner, knows his stuff, cares.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

He is compassionate & explains all procedures. He is the Best

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January 28, 2025

5.0

kind and caring doctor

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Really like my doctor. Listens well, doesn't rush, takes time with one to resolve ones problems. Excellent manners.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

he is good person

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaefer is excellent!!! He is truly invested in his patients' wellbeing. His bedside manner is stellar, and he listens to unrushed, attentive and offers advice, alternatives and solutions. His patients participate in their care with him. It's a collaborative relationship and that is priceless!!!

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Listens, diagnoses, and plan

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor, knowledgeable, efficient, caring and on the mark.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Very thorough doctor. Very nice.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

See above. In addition he is very caring and answers every question.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

He's excellent! I get blood and X-ray results within two or three hours. He listens to my concerns and allays my anxiety about my health issues.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaefer is an exemplary doctor. He is patient, thorough, and kind.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Always attentive and concerned

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Skilled, gets to the heart of the matter, accomplishing my goals for my heath. Thanks

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December 04, 2024

5.0

He takes time with you and really listen to you. Has good bed side manners.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Thorough and compassionate care ! 11 out of 10

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaefer always spends time with me answering my questions. When I have had to email him or call him, he always gets back to me promptly/

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Schaefer is an excellent doctor who listens and discusses the options.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

very likely see above answer

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Kind, thoughtful, good listener.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaefer explains patient experiences and concerns understandably and offers options to the patient. I find him to be thorough, attentive, and caring.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and thoughtful

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Order everything on time

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November 06, 2024

5.0

He's brilliant as well as compassionate and patient

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Great doctor.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

I've been seeing Dr Schaefer for 7 years. He is thorough, patient, and kind. He listens and really discusses what he recommends and why. I am so happy he's my Internist.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaefer in addition to being very smart has a very reassuring and calming approach. He exudes confidence. Very fortunate to have him as our primary care physician

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctor. Kind, patient and exceptionally knowledgeable. An exceptional healer.

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October 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaefer continues to do a great job for me. He went far out of his way to help me schedule pre-op appointments earlier this year.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Exceptional. Spends the time, asks, listens.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Encouragement from health provider

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October 08, 2024

5.0

He is a great Doctor and a very wonderful person!

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October 07, 2024

5.0

He's the best. Always listens, never rushes you, yet doesn't waste anyone's time. Not quick to give unnecessary tests or meds but definitely on top of things. I have every confidence in him and anything he recommends.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Professional; a good listener; knowledgeable; friendly and caring. I have a lot of trust in his ability to look at you and find ways to "treat" you without alarm and not spring to the use of medicines

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaefer is very attentive while his patients are addressing their concerns

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Takes his time with his patients to listen to their concerns and always take time to answer questions

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September 16, 2024

5.0

He is a top-notch doctor!

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Advice

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Great listener! Like his approach.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaefer is extremely knowable and explains everything thoroughly. Has great bedside manner.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable. I always feel I'm in good hands at my appointments.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Seems to be personable

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September 08, 2024

5.0

Also talks to me in plain language I can understand. Listens to my concerns and addresses them. He is a very easy MD to talk with.

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaefer always listens, really listens, and he genuinely cares.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Caring caregiver!!

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Disclosures

Eric W. Schaefer, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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