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Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD
4.4 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Valatie, NY.
Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD
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Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 54
Valatie, NY
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29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Valatie, NY.

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Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Valatie, NY and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Columbia Memorial Hospital and Saint Peter's Hospital. Dr. Schaeffer has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Urinary Incontinence among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaeffer received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Schaeffer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary Incontinence
Nail Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary Incontinence
Nail Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Breast Pain
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Pap Smear
Smoking Cessation Counseling

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
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    National EPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
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    Empire Hospital
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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • MagnaCare PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
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Locations

  1. 1 St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates P.c.
    1301 River St Ste 204, Valatie, NY 12184

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4.4
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Dec 13, 2021
He is astute, kind, experienced and caring. Best doctor I’ve ever had. He diagnosed something everyone else missed. And is very thorough about routine matters. Listens carefully. Highly recommended.
— Dec 13, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Valatie, NY and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1995. He specializes in Internal Medicine.
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Internal Medicine
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  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1995
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaeffer's profile.

Dr. Schaeffer frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Urinary Incontinence. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD is affiliated with Columbia Memorial Hospital and Saint Peter's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY

  • Saint Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY