About Theodore Schafer, MD
Dr. Theodore Schafer is a graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in Biology and Pre-Medicine. After college, Dr. Schafer joined the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer. While remaining on Active Duty, he completed his medical school at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Schafer completed both his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. He then finished his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. He served in multiple leadership and clinical roles throughout the remainder of his Naval career, Including as a Department Chair and as Fellowship Program Director. Dr. Schafer spent 30 years active duty in the United States Navy and retired as Captain (O-6), Medical Corps, USN in 2015.
Dr. Schafer’s personal philosophy of care is rooted in educating patients about their condition and its management so that they can have the most successful healthcare possible. He has always been fascinated with science and biology which, combined with a desire to serve society, inspired him to become a physician.
Dr. Schafer’s clinical interests include Inflammatory Bowel Disease, colon cancer screening and biliary disease.
When not at work, Dr. Schafer enjoys reading and attending live music events.
Locations
208 Mill Road
2nd Floor
Fairhaven, MA
02719
2nd Floor
Fairhaven, MA
02719
2444 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI
02871
Portsmouth, RI
02871
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
Ratings & Reviews
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Patient Comments (20)
Good visit. Listens to my concerns.
Staff kind and professional. Dr. thoroughly went over each issue I'm having
Dr. Schafer was incredibly attentive and empathetic to my concerns. He addressed them directly while providing clear and concise advice that helped me understand my condition and significantly reduced my fears. He and the entire staff were professional and genuinely caring. Thank you.
Provider explained my issues and possible resolutions in a professional manner and easy to understand. I would recommend him to anyone needing gastroenterology referral. Certainly an asset to Southcoast
very professional and fast service
I would have liked to get an appointment months sooner.
I called for an appointment with a different doctor because mine left and I was able to get in several hours. Was very happy with visit
i received an appointment and i did not have to wait for long for it