1. Critical Care Medicine Doctors
  2. NC
  3. Rutherfordton Critical Care Medicine Doctors
  4. Dr. Gary Schafer, MD

Dr. Gary Schafer, MD

Critical Care Medicine•Male•Age 65

Dr. Schafer
Accepting new patients

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

288 S Ridgecrest Ave Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Make an Appointment

(606) 218-3500

Save

(606) 218-3500

Dr. Gary Schafer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Rutherfordton, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest U, School of Medicine medical school in 1986. He is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Schafer to book an appointment.

Healthgrades Provider Compare™

Quickly compare more Critical Care Medicine Specialists in your area

Providers within 25 milesProviders with 4+ star ratingsSearch by InsuranceView all Critical Care Medicine

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews

Experience and Background Checks

Experience
Background

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for North Carolina
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
Learn more about background checks

Experience Check

Check if Dr. Schafer treats your condition or procedure

Dr. Schafer's conditions and procedures:

  • Acidosis
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
  • Asthma
  • Breast Cancer
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Emphysema
  • Gallstones
  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Low Blood Oxygen Level
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Nodule
  • Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
  • Mycobacterial Lung Infection
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Respiratory Management
  • Rib Fracture
  • Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Study
  • Smoking Cessation Counseling
  • Wheezing

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance provider

Dr. Schafer accepts

Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.

(606) 218-3500

Dr. Schafer accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO

Dr. Schafer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schafer

4.0

Based on 4 ratings

5 Stars
75%
(3)
4 Stars
0%
(0)
3 Stars
0%
(0)
2 Stars
0%
(0)
1 Star
25%
(1)
healthgrades logo

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend
Dr. Schafer?(Select your rating)
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling (3)
  • Appointment wasn't rushed (3)
  • Explained conditions well (3)
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions (1)
Reply Flag
He is awful he would not listen he was not a good dr. He rushed the appointment he did not do right at all
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jul 24, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Gary Schafer, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Schafer?

About Me

Biography

Dr. Gary Schafer, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Rutherfordton, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated...Read more

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sleep Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sleep Medicine
Learn why a board certification matters

Education

Maine Med Center
Residency Hospital
1986
Wake Forest U, School of Medicine
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Learn more about recognized doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Gary Schafer, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Gary Schafer, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Schafer's profile to make an appointment.

Does Dr. Gary Schafer, MD accept my insurance?

Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. Schafer accepts your insurance.

What are Dr. Gary Schafer, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Schafer frequently treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Sleep Apnea, and Asthma. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Schafer treats.

Where is Dr. Gary Schafer, MD's office located?

Dr. Schafer's office is located at 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Does Dr. Gary Schafer, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Schafer has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Schafer, MD?

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

Locations

Practice

Rutherford Regional Medical Center288 S Ridgecrest Ave Rutherfordton, NC 28139
1
Cpn Inc Dba Rutherford Internal Medicine Ass181 Daniel Rd Forest City, NC 28043
2

Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Schafer is affiliated with the following hospital. Select the hospital below to learn more.

Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Rutherfordton, NC

54% Patient Experience Rating, 15% lower than the national average