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Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD

Cardiology* Age 52
Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD

Cardiology* Age 52
Sharon, CT
Accepting new patients
Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD is a Cardiologist in Sharon, CT.

About

Dr. Schaefer graduated from Free University Berlin. Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD is a Cardiologist in Sharon, CT. Dr. Schaefer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Sharon Hospital and Columbia Memorial Hospital. Dr. Schaefer has experience treating conditions like Aortic Ectasia, Aortic Valve Regurgitation and Aortic Valve Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaefer received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Schaefer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaefer also speaks German. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid Artery Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Shortness of Breath
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Atherosclerosis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertension
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Tumor
Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Dehydration
Down Syndrome
Endocarditis
Fever
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First Degree Heart Block
Foot Infection
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypotension
Joint Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrombosis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Immunization Administration
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Aetna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Anthem
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sharon Hospital IP PSYCH Unit
    50 Hospital Hill Rd, Sharon, CT 06069
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 364-4505
  2. 2 Office
    33 Grand St Ste 53, Kingston, NY 12401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 339-8700
  3. 3 The Heart Center
    1 Columbia St Ste 200, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 876-0508
  4. 4 The Heart Center-Rhinebeck
    6511 Spring Brook Ave Ste 1006, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 876-0508

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer
3.7
Based on 6 Reviews
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Jul 10, 2024
Dr Schaefer is an excellent doctor. He listen to your concerns and offers options.He is nonjudgmental and easy to talk to. He works with you. I would recommend Dr Schaefer to anyone.
Juliana Ruhland-Clarke — Jul 10, 2024
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Free University Berlin
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University WA Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Schaefer frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Ectasia, Aortic Valve Regurgitation and Aortic Valve Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Sharon Hospital and Columbia Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY

  • Northern Dutchess Hospital

    6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY

  • Sharon Hospital

    50 Hospital Hill Rd, Sharon, CT

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY