Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD
Urology•Male•Age 48
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-150
New Patient
(312) 574-3157
Current Patient
Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD is a Urology Specialist in Chicago, IL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Schaeffer to book an appointment.
Accepting new patients
Dr. Edward Schaeffer, MD
Urology
Northwestern Medical GroupChicago, IL 60611
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-150
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What went well
- Office environment (23)
- Staff friendliness (23)
- Trusted the provider's decisions (22)
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed (6)
- Didn't explain conditions well (6)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (6)
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Best decision I ever made to have Dr Schaeffer perform my surgery
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Aug 11, 2020
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Dr. Schaeffer was recommend by a friend of mine who also had his prostate removed. Dr. Schaffer and his staff were amazing. Professional, patient, knowledgeable. In short, they are the best of the best and I recommend them without reservation.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Peter Newman – Jun 03, 2020
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Dr Schaeffer is very smart and detail focused. You want and need this so nothing is missed. A Chicago suburban urologist performed a biopsy that showed little non-aggressive cancer then never rationalized it against a rising PSA. When Dr Schaeffer re did the biopsy using MRI scans he found aggressive Gleason 9 cancer and is treating it. If I had listened to the first urologist I’d be wasting life saving time. Schaeffer is the real deal.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Illinois – Apr 24, 2018
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Comfortable and easy to express questions and concerns.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
timothy in champaign, il – Nov 14, 2017
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Dr Edward Schaeffer is the best dr in the states and has the living clients to tell you that. He saved me.went to two drs before him and they said chemo and one dr almost killed me just with her biopsy. This is the place to go to save your own life. He is very well qualified and has the learned knowledge to help you. He has been on world wide news with Ben Stiller saying how important it is getting your simple psa blood test to save yourself and just do it. The staff is great too!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Donald hubal in Chicago, IL – Nov 08, 2017
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Dr. Schaeffer had just moved to Northwestern and still had not unpacked boxes. With all that, he emailed when we could speak , took all the time I needed, was very professional, moved up my date for surgery and has been available for me anytime over the past year . My surgery was a success and my recovery and subsequent tests are perfect. Words cannot describe how grateful I am.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Timothy M in Atlanta, GA – Dec 01, 2016
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Dr Schaeffer is excellent.
Smart, friendly, knowledgeable and kind.
Great staff, The hospital is clean and nice
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Andrew in Chicago, IL – Jul 30, 2016
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This doctor was arrogant, very short with his answers and adamant about doing surgery right away. I had been diagnosed with low grade, slow moving prostate cancer and was doing Active Surveillance but this doctor scheduled me for surgery ten days later on his day off no less and wouldn't discuss alternative treatments. He left me incontinent and completely impotent with little to no follow up consultation. I never should have let him touch me.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Patient in Maine in Kennebunkport, ME – Jun 07, 2016
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Provided 0 feedback after a cystoscope. It was clear that he hadn't read my chart before the appointment and knew nothing about my history. If he'd spent two minutes reading my chart/history beforehand, and spent 1-2 minutes with me after the procedure, I'd have nothing to complain about..but he couldn't find the time. Amazing. I get more attention and explanation from my landscaper.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
David L in Chicago, IL – May 04, 2016
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Although Dr. Schaeffer talks a good game prior to surgery, in my case, I was left with permanent erectile dysfunction. When it became clear that it was permanent and I wanted to discuss it, he became cold and heartless. He obviously has difficulty dealing with his failures and so based on his horrible treatment of me, I gave up seeking solutions. He's a young bright talented surgeon, I suppose, but left me with a very difficult condition with absolutely no sympathy whatsoever.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Patient in Philadelphia, PA – Apr 06, 2016