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Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
Watertown, SD
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Watertown, SD.

About

Dr. Schaeffer graduated from University of South Dakota. Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Watertown, SD. Dr. Schaeffer currently practices at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic and are affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital and Ortonville Municipal Hospital. Dr. Schaeffer has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaeffer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Schaeffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schaeffer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Wound Repair
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Wound Repair
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Wound Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Breast Reconstruction
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Biopsy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Dakota Care HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
    401 9th Ave NW Bldg B, Watertown, SD 57201
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Aug 21, 2024
Dr. Schaeffer always listens to me. It takes the time to explain things. It seems genuinely caring about my issues
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Schaeffer frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital and Ortonville Municipal Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Prairie Lakes Hospital

    401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD

  • Ortonville Municipal Hospital

    450 Eastvold Ave, Ortonville, MN