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Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO

Family Medicine*•Female•Age 60

Family Medicine*

Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is a family medicine specialist in Shoreham, NY and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with Mather Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO

Practice

45 Route 25a Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 744-3303

Accepting new patients

(631) 744-3303

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  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer

4.4

41 ratings, 18 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
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ELLEN HORSTMAN – Mar 15, 2021
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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
6 people found this helpful
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theresa – Jan 09, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Shari in Bohemia , NY – Apr 08, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Caroline Martin in Southold , NY – Nov 10, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Anthony Landisi in Rocky Point – Nov 07, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Eastport, NY – Sep 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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M – Jan 18, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
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David Habermann in East Moriches NY – Dec 21, 2017
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What could be improved
No results
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Southold, NY – Jul 07, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Angry Patient in Moriches ny – Dec 10, 2016
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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
8 people found this helpful
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eastender in Westhampton Beach, NY – Oct 27, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Jun 21, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Sayville, NY – Apr 20, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
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michael oconnor in shirley,ny – Mar 16, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Caroline Martin in Southold NY – Feb 24, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Esther Fechtmann Neville in Eastport, NY – Feb 10, 2016
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Biography

Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Shoreham, NY and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New...Read more

Specialties*

  • Family Medicine
  • Ambulatory Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Urgent Care Medicine

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Southside Hospital

Residency Hospital, 1996

NY Meth Hospital

Internship Hospital, 1993

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Medical School, 1992

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    What is Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO's office address?

    Dr. Schaefer's office is located at 45 Route 25a, Shoreham, NY 11786. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO speak?

    Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Shoreham Medical Services45 Route 25a Shoreham, NY 11786
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality.