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Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD
4.9 (168 Ratings)

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Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.
Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD
4.9 (168 Ratings)
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Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has 22 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. They currently practice at Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons and are affiliated with M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center. Dr. Schaefer has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaefer received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 168 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Nearsightedness
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Nearsightedness
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
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Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • PreferredHealth
    PreferredOne PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Alliance Select
    Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Edina Eye Physicians and Surgeons PA
    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55435
  2. 2 Edina Eye Physicians and Surgeons PA
    4201 Dean Lakes Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379
  3. 3 Edina Eye Physicians and Surgeons PA
    14050 Nicollet Ave Ste 101, Burnsville, MN 55337
  4. 4 Edina Eye Physicians and Surgeons PA
    290 Main St NW Ste 100, Elk River, MN 55330

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer
4.9
Based on 168 Reviews
5 Stars (162)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Apr 11, 2024
Thorough analysis of my condition.
Richard Evans — Apr 11, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 2002. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2002
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Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Schaefer frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is affiliated with M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center

    911 Northland Dr, Princeton, MN