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Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD

Nephrology* Age 52
Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD
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Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD

Nephrology* Age 52
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Nashville, TN.

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Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Nashville, TN and has 26 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS in 1998 and completed a residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, Marshall Medical Center South and Wayne Medical Center. Dr. Schaefer has experience treating conditions like Acidosis, Renal Osteodystrophy and Gout among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaefer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acidosis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Gout
Acidosis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Gout
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Vitamin D Deficiency
Plasmapheresis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 Vanderbilt Nephrology
    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 343-7592
  2. 2 Vanderbilt Medical Group
    3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 322-3000
  3. 3 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    1161 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 322-3146
  4. 4 Vanderbilt University Transplant Center
    1161 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 322-6976
  5. 5 Vanderbilt Hepatology and Liver and Kidney Transplant Center
    1500 21st Ave S Ste 3400, Nashville, TN 37212
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 875-6540
  6. 6 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 322-5000

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Jun 01, 2016
I was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic at age 7. 22 years later I was told by a doctor in Huntsville my kidney function was 10% after 8 months of dialysis I was ready to receive my second chance at life. My doctor first was Dr. Puck Jittarat but she ended up moving to Hawaii so before she left she transferred me over to Dr. Schaefer. I had seen her a few times and was nervous about changing doctors but she was so much like Puck and every visit is great she is an amazing doctor and person
Doris D in Ft Payne, AL — Jun 01, 2016
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaefer's profile.

Dr. Schaefer frequently treats the following conditions: Acidosis, Renal Osteodystrophy and Gout. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, Marshall Medical Center South and Wayne Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL

  • Marshall Medical Center South

    2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL

  • Wayne Medical Center

    103 Jv Mangubat Dr, Waynesboro, TN