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Theodore Schafer, MD

4.8 out of 5 (118 Ratings)

Specialties:

Gastroenterology

About Theodore Schafer

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

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Physicians Group Gastroenterology

    208 Mill Road 2nd Floor
    Fairhaven, MA 02719

    P: 508-973-2661

    Get Directions 41.6545118 -70.88430519999997

Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience
4.8
4.8
4.8

Patient Comments (26)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

  • Dr Schafer does not listen. A good doctor will listen to the underlying medical issues.

  • The visit went well wish he could have had the ct and mri scans available.

  • Dr Schafer was very thorough and listened to me.

  • Very thorough! I am satisfied

  • Doctor was very knowledgeable

  • The entire staff is wonderful!

  • He is a great Dr. He listens when I talk to him. He reviewed a blood gas test taken and explained the findings. I would recommend him to someone

  • Dr.Shafer was amazing. He was informative yet compassionate and curtious he really is a great doctor i felt comfortable in his presence and im usually very nervous at doctors offices but he was knowledgeable respectful kind and just the overall visit was delightful

  • Dr. Schafer was attentive, knowledgeable, and extremely efficient. I had done prior research, and he expounded on that to help me further understand my issues. He did not push prescription medication, since I try to stay away from that, but rather gave me OTC solutions to try until a follow up appointment. I felt that I was an integral part in the conversation and was always treated with respect and kindness. He also did not rush my time which I greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.

  • Doctor apologized for running late which was courteous. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Facility was clean, well organized.

  • Dr. Schafer and his staff are amazing. They are always pleasant and there to help address my concerns if any. He takes time to listen and goes over my health problems. He always is very supportive and consoling if I feel overwhelmed with my healthcare issues. I wouldn't want another provider handling my care. I trust him.

  • I felt I was treated like a real person, not just another patient or a number.

  • He took the time to check out all my records previous to seeing him because it was the first time. So that made me feel real good that he at least knew who I was even though he hadn't seen me before.

  • Everything it's good

  • The doctor provided great communication skills, listened and provided a plan of action, no nonsense

  • Dr Schafer was very attentive, listened to my concerns, gave me advice and follow up appointment

  • The staff was courteous and professional. DR was respectfully and easy going manner.

  • Everything was fine. No concerns. No suggestions for improvement.

  • The staff was very nice and efficient. It was my first time with the Dr. And I have full confidence that everything we spoke about will benefit my health.

  • He explained everything I needed to know he as very nice he told me all l need to know thank you very much [Name]

  • Dr. Schafer is willing to listen to patients, make clincial decisions that are important for the patient health, but makes sure the patient is on board and capable of following the plan. Dr. Schafer is honest and really wants his patients doing well. Cannot recommend this doctor enough. I am traveling over an hour for him!

  • Everything was fine, thank you very much.

  • Dr. Schafer listened to my concerns and was thorough in his care.

  • He was very focused on my issues, easy to talk to, and collaborative in coming up with an action plan.

  • Explains my condition in a manner that I can understand and listens to my concerns and provide explanations to my concerns.

  • The doctor explained all the questions I had in a way I understood them. He was patient and took the time to make sure I understood everything. I am very happy to be in his care.

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