Dr. Stefanie Schluender, MD

Dr. Stefanie Schluender, MD

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Dr. Stefanie Schluender, MD is a general surgery specialist in Green Valley, AZ and has been practicing for 12 years. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1999 and specializes in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery.
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Ariz Comm Sgns Sthwst Sgy Assoc

400 W Camino Ste Verde

Green Valley, AZ 85614

Contact Information

(520) 795-5845

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana

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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Schluender performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Colorectal Cancer
very high
more than 94% of peers
Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
very high
more than 92% of peers
Anal Disorders
very high
more than 91% of peers

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2  Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery

2  Board Certifications

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Accredited by: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery*
  • General Surgery
    Accredited by: American Board of Surgery*

22  Conditions Treated

27  Procedures

  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Appendectomy, Open
  • Colectomy
  • Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Destruction of Anal Tumor
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Excision of Rectal Tumor
  • Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
  • Hernia Repair
  • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Laparotomy
  • Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
  • Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
  • Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)

Background Check

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0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    Medical School | Graduated 1999
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    Residency Hospital | Completed 2005
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 2006

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Schluender has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Schluender's Reviews

4.5
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Schluender to family and friends
12 total reviews (4 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (12)

  • 5
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  • 4
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  • 3
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  • 2
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Dr. Schluender's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    EXCELLENT

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    10 to 15 minutes

Patient Comments (4)

I was highly impressed with Dr Schluender. In my case I am in need of JPouch surgery. She is very confident but also very honest. Because of a prior surgery and how complicated my case is she said she would do it but she wants me close to my transplant team. Again she was confident that she could...more
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Dr. Schluender listen to my concerns, provided me with a treatment plan to follow. She is excellent and I’m very happy with the results. Thank you Dr. Schluender!!
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Well the exam she gave me was very thorough, My overall experience was extremely poor. I waited for almost 40 minutes before being seen after which she made me feel like I was completely wasting her time. When the exam was over she rushed out of the room. She didn't tell me anything that I was...more
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I arrived at Dr Schluender's office a few months ago on a second opinion. After seeing another Dr for a few years and no relief. To be honest I was a mess and in pain for over 3 years. She surprised me because she knew exactly what I was going through and what needed to be done. Always reassuring...more
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Dr. Schluender accepts 4 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Aetna HMO
    Aetna Savings Plus of AZ
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Humana
    Tucson HMOx

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Dr. Schluender's affiliated hospitals

Tucson Medical Center
5301 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
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Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
350 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
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