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Dr. James Schlaefer, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. James Schlaefer, MD
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Dr. James Schlaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.
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Dr. James Schlaefer, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. James Schlaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Schlaefer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS. Dr. James Schlaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has 38 years experience. Dr. Schlaefer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Croix Regional Medical Center, Regions Hospital and Amery Hospital & Clinic. At present, Dr. Schlaefer received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Schlaefer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schlaefer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Stomach Cancer
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Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Cystotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
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
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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    Open Access Plus
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Healthpartners Coon Rapids Pharmacy
    11475 Robinson Dr NW, Minneapolis, MN 55433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 587-9000
  2. 2 Office
    1665 Utica Ave S Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55416
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 967-7720
  3. 3 Regions Hospital
    640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 254-4600
  4. 4 Healthpartners Specialty Center
    401 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (952) 967-7977
  5. 5 Health Partners Continuing Car
    8170 33rd Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 754-4600

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schlaefer
3.3
Based on 7 Reviews
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Mar 22, 2019
No waiting....answers all questions.....good bedside manner
— Mar 22, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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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 Schlaefer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schlaefer's profile.

Dr. James Schlaefer, MD is affiliated with Saint Croix Regional Medical Center, Regions Hospital and Amery Hospital & Clinic.

Yes, Dr. James Schlaefer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Croix Regional Medical Center

    235 E State St, Saint Croix Falls, WI

  • Regions Hospital

    640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN

  • Amery Hospital & Clinic

    265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI