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Dr. James Schafer, MD

Cardiology* Age 60
Dr. James Schafer, MD
3.0 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. James Schafer, MD

Cardiology* Age 60
Lansing, MI
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Schafer, MD is a Cardiologist in Lansing, MI.

About

Dr. Schafer graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1991 and completed a residency at University Tex SW Affil Hosps.Dr. James Schafer, MD is a Cardiologist in Lansing, MI and has 34 years experience. Dr. Schafer currently practices at Sparrow Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute and are affiliated with Sparrow Ionia Hospital, Sparrow Clinton Hospital, Sparrow Eaton Hospital and Sparrow Hospital. Dr. Schafer has experience treating conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension and Sinus Tachycardia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schafer received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Schafer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schafer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypertension
Sinus Tachycardia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypertension
Sinus Tachycardia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypertension
Sinus Tachycardia
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Vessel Malformation
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Second Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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 Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Granulomatosis
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Infective Endocarditis
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Noninfective Endocarditis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
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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Locations

  1. 1 Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
    1140 E Michigan Ave Ste 400, Lansing, MI 48912
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schafer
3.0
Based on 12 Reviews
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1 Star (6)

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Jul 24, 2024
He has taken care of my husband for a few years. I would say he is a good doctor. . So helpful with my heart mummer . He does answer my questions and his assistant is helpful . Appreciate the folks in the office.
— Jul 24, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
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
  • University Tex SW
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tex SW Affil Hosps
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus
Fellowship Hospital
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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. James Schafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schafer's profile.

Dr. Schafer frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension and Sinus Tachycardia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Schafer, MD is affiliated with Sparrow Ionia Hospital, Sparrow Clinton Hospital, Sparrow Eaton Hospital and Sparrow Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Schafer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sparrow Ionia Hospital

    3565 S State Rd, Ionia, MI

  • Sparrow Clinton Hospital

    805 S Oakland St, Saint Johns, MI

  • Sparrow Eaton Hospital

    321 E Harris St, Charlotte, MI

  • Sparrow Hospital

    1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI