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Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
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Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Rifle, CO.
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Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Rifle, CO
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Rifle, CO.

About

Dr. Schaefer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO / MAIN CAMPUS. Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Rifle, CO and has 27 years experience. Dr. Schaefer currently practices at Grand River Health Rifle and are affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Community Hospital and Grand River Medical Center. At present, Dr. Schaefer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Schaefer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaefer also speaks French. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Grand River Health Rifle
    501 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO 81650
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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO / MAIN CAMPUS
    1997
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaefer's profile.

Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Community Hospital and Grand River Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

    2635 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO

  • Community Hospital

    2351 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO

  • Grand River Medical Center

    501 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO