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Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD

Cardiovascular Surgery* Age 76
Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD
4.8 (26 Ratings)
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Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist in Rochester, MN.
Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD
4.8 (26 Ratings)
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Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD

Cardiovascular Surgery* Age 76
Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist in Rochester, MN.
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Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist in Rochester, MN and has 51 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1973 and completed a residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.They currently practice at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota and are affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester. At present, Dr. Schaff received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaff is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 MN - Heart Surgery
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905

Experience and Background Check

Maze Procedure
Aortic Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Maze Procedure
Aortic Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Empyema
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Pulmonary Embolism
Ablation
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Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Ligament Repair
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Nuclear Stress Testing
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection Cardiac Tumor with Robotic Assist
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Dec 10, 2023
He performed a Septal Myectomy in 2021. Saved my life. Amazing Dr. and staff.
Lynette Cox — Dec 10, 2023
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons at Mayo Clinic are part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team of doctors and health care professionals who provide individualized care for each patient. Having all this expertise in a single place, focused on you, means that you're not just getting one opinion — your care is discussed among the team, your test results are available quickly and appointments are scheduled in coordination. Specialists work together to provide exactly the care you need.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD is a cardiovascular surgery specialist in Rochester, MN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1973. He specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery and Transplant Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Cardiovascular Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaff's profile.

Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester.

Yes, Dr. Hartzell Schaff, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Schaff has over 51 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN

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