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Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO
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Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Shoreham, NY.
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Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO

Family Medicine* Age 61
Shoreham, NY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Shoreham, NY.

About

Dr. Schaefer graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Southside Hospital.Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Shoreham, NY and has 32 years experience. Dr. Schaefer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mather Hospital. At present, Dr. Schaefer received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 41 times. Dr. Schaefer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaefer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Immunization Administration
Nail Infection
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Immunization Administration
Nail Infection
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Immunization Administration
Nail Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Constipation
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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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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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
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)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol Testing
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Exam
Breathing Treatment
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
CDL Physical Examination
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Digital X-Ray (CDR)
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Drug Treatment
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Stitches
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Pro Plans EPO
    Total Plans EPO
    Pro Plus Plans EPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Liberty
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    HIP Prime HMO
  • MagnaCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Shoreham Medical Services
    45 Route 25A, Shoreham, NY 11786
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 744-3303

Patient Satisfaction

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4.4
Based on 41 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Apr 13, 2021
She’s an amazing caring Doctor Who always seems to figure out what’s going on. I’ve been a patient of hers for probably 22 years.
— Apr 13, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Ambulatory Medicine
Internal Medicine
Urgent Care Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • NY Meth Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Southside Hospital
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaefer's profile.

Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is affiliated with Mather Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd, Port Jefferson, NY