Edward M. Schaeffer, MD, PhD

Edward M. Schaeffer, MD, PhD

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Urologic Oncology

Secondary Specialty

  • Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
  • Urology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, PhD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2001
Internship:
Johns Hopkins University - 2007
Residency:
Johns Hopkins University - 2007

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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 McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Schaeffer fully answered every question. He listened 100 percent which is a great attribute.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Schaeffer is an incredibly skilled physician. The biopsy I underwent was an order of magnitude better experience than the one I previously had at UCSF. Finding a medical provider of his skill and his compassion is incredibly fortunate for me.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, strong education and well experienced.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer explained everything that was going to happen in my procedure and didn't seem like he was in a rush.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Clear and concise in explaining information.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

The doctor is an expert and was able to answer all my questions.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

I liked him and his reputation is great.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled and competent

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April 12, 2025

5.0

A real scientist

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April 05, 2025

5.0

My meeting was professional, thorough, specific to me and a clear path forward was agreed upon. Exactly what I needed.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

I would highly recommend Edward M. Schaeffer, PhD for care, he was outstanding!!!

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March 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer is brilliant and explains things in ways that are easy to understand for a patient. His knowledge is incredible.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Schaeffer is very good at this practice

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer heads the Urology Surgery group at NW and he is kind, thorough and brilliant. I highly recommend him

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He is the epitome of what I want in a doctor

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March 11, 2025

5.0

expert

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Schaeffer took the time to walk me through all of my questions

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Listened, answered my questions and examined me.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

He explained everything he was doing during the procedures and answered all my questions. Could not have gone better.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Just seems like a very good doctor

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March 04, 2025

5.0

I have heard from others that he is very good at what he does, and I got a chance to experience to meet him and see why people say he's good and now I know why. Felt very comfortable talking with Edward.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

He is one of the best

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Great and well-deserved reputation. He's an expert in the field. He took the time to explain my medical condition, made a thoughtful recommendation for treatment, and answered all my questions.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Helpful, practical advice.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer provides the absolute best care and service possible. A dedicated professional who has a passion for his patients wellbeing.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Expertise

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Down to business, extremely knowledgable.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Extremely professional manner, great doctor who knows how to communicate effectively.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

he's the best

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer was awesome and had great bedside manners.

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Honest and to the point is what any patient should want to hear.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

Professional, extremely knowledgeable, excellent communicator, friendly. I feel that I'm in great hand with Dr. Schaeffer.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Obvious reason, one of the best around

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January 17, 2025

5.0

The consultation with Dr. Schaeffer was very informative and in terms that we were able to understand and make what we felt to be a very informed decision on what treatment was the best.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr schaeffer is one of the best providers in the region for urology surgery. I live in Proria Illinois and have limited options for care. I sought him out to be my surgeon on the recommendation of a local friend who recently had him as their Surgeon. The office was very timely in working me in and Dr Schaeffer was Extremely knowledgable and helpful in making my decision for surgery.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent practitioner and very personable. Great bedside manner. Gentle and explains things well.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

excellent physician

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer is one of the best in his field in the world and I am very lucky to be a patient of him.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Considerate. Knowledgeable. Very thoughtful and reassuring. Feel like in good hands.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Ed Schaeffer is brillant doctor and a thoughtful man. He came highly recommended and I am glad I came to see him. I feel safe in his hands

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December 23, 2024

5.0

World class expertise

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Best prostate expert.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Very informative , took the time to answer all my questions

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December 17, 2024

5.0

He has a friendly demeanor and is very thorough in follow up.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer was very well-informed, answered all of our questions and put us in a great frame of mind to move forward with the surgery.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Answered all of my questions and was very professional and personable.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Highest quality

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Excellent in his field.

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November 29, 2024

5.0

He was direct, honest and put me at ease and assured me that thecae I am currently receiving is excellent.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Seemed sharp. On time and not in a hurry. Personable.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Leader in his field.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Smart Concerned Best in field for sure

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November 15, 2024

5.0

He was excellent. Mannerisms, amount of time, etc.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

He was so helpful, and accommodating! He even cut his vacation short to do my surgery!

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November 12, 2024

5.0

one of the Best

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Highly regarded and recommended. Thoughtful approach to my situation.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

very knowledgeable

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November 11, 2024

4.0

I.m not sure. I only saw him once. He performed my prostate biopsy. It seems like he did an excellent job. He did not talk a lot . He seemed very professional

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Doctor Schaeffer is both extremely competent and compassionate. He cares about his patients, and he is one of only a handful of doctors that has called me directly himself, if I've had questions.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

A true professional who communicates very well throughout the process.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Very professional and kind doctor

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Explained everything in detail and in terms I could understand!!!!

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October 22, 2024

5.0

He's an internationally recognized leader in the area of prostate cancer evaluation and treatment. He provides the most state-of- the-art care for the evaluation and treatment of elevated PSAs and prostate cancer.

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October 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledge , Confidence, Competence

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October 19, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Schaeffer was attentive and willing to answer my questions with patience.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Schaeffer are world class in care and professionalism. Both best in class at bedside manner and execution

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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October 07, 2024

5.0

He is an expert.

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October 07, 2024

5.0

I'm confident in Dr. Schaeffer's judgment and I find him easy to communicate with. I was also impressed with the time he took this morning to explain to the med student who was observing my biopsy exactly what was going on - step by step.

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October 05, 2024

5.0

Very professional and respectful. Was actually on time for my appointment.

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October 04, 2024

5.0

He's the best

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable- forthright-honest well informed

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and highly recommended.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

His willingness to help me

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September 16, 2024

5.0

A nice guy.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Was informative and made me comfortable during the procedure

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer has a good way to communicate the issues and the why and how.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

He explained everything in very easy to understand detail

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Atria Academy of Science & Medicine, Inc.
  • Perineologic
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • PinnacleCare Health Advisors

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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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