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Dr. Michael Schafer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. Michael Schafer, MD
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Dr. Michael Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Dr. Michael Schafer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Council Bluffs, IA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Michael Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Council Bluffs, IA.

About

Dr. Schafer graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Ohio State University.Dr. Michael Schafer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Council Bluffs, IA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Schafer currently practices at Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, PC and are affiliated with CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy, Bellevue Medical Center, Methodist Hospital, CHI Health Lakeside, The Nebraska Medical Center, CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, CHI Health Immanuel, Methodist Jennie Edmundson and CHI Health Midlands. Dr. Schafer has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Ileus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schafer received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Schafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schafer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Ileus
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Ileus
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Ileus
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acute Cholecystitis
Acute Diarrhea
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Anorectal Fistula
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Disorders
Bile Duct Stricture
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Biliary Disorders
Blood Disorders
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Diarrhea
Chronic Infectious Diarrhea
Chronic Steatorrheal Diarrhea
Clostridium Difficile Colitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colitis
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Colitis-Like Hematochezia
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Mass
Colon Polyp
Colonic Volvulus
Colorectal Cancer
Common Bile Duct Stone
Congenital Achalasia
Dieulafoy's Lesion
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticular Diseases
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Thrombocytopenia
Failure to Thrive
Fatigue
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Fatty Liver Disease
Fecal Impaction
Fecal Incontinence
Food Allergy
Foregut Disorders
Frequent Heartburn
Gastresophageal Reflux-Related Chronic Cough
Gastric Erosion
Gastric Lymphoma
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gilbert's Syndrome
Hematemesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatocellular Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
High Cholesterol
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypokalemia
IBS Associated With Giardiasis
Ileitis
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Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infections
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inherited Conditions
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Ischemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Ischemic Colitis
Jaundice
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Kidney Damage - Aspirin
Lactose Intolerance
Large Bowel Obstruction
Lipoproteine Lipase Deficiency
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Malabsorption and Malnutrition
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Microscopic Colitis
Mucositis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neutropenia
Nocturnal Heartburn
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Odynophagia
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Pancreatic Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peritonitis
Pernicious Anemia
Portal Hypertension
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctalgia
Pseudomembranous Colitis
Pseudoobstruction Idiopathic Intestinal
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Pain
Rectal Ulcer
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Sclerosing Cholangitis
Sepsis
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Severe Constipation
Severe Heartburn
Short Bowel Syndrome
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Disorders
Small Intestine Diverticulosis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Bleeding
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varices
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting
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Weight Loss
Whipple's Disease
Zenker's Diverticulum
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Cancer Treatment
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal Stenting
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Interventional Endoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Options PPO
    United Healthcare
    Choice Plus POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Alliance Select
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Principal Financial Group
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, PC
    808 E Pierce St Ste 301, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 396-2997
  2. 2 Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates
    8901 Indian Hills Dr Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 397-7057
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3 Office
    17001 Lakeside Hills Plz Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 885-8700
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  4. 4 Office
    808 E Pierce St Ste 301, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 397-7057
  5. 5 Nebraska Methodist Hospital
    8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 397-7057
  6. 6 Nebraska Methodist Hospital
    8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 354-4000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schafer
2.8
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (3)
1 Star (14)

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Aug 13, 2023
My experience with Dr. Schafer was excellent! He wasn't rushed & went over how I was feeling, & explained the tests that I had just taken. I have been seeing him for my chronic disease for 9 years & have no complaints. He is an outstanding doctor!
— Aug 13, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Ohio State University
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ohio State University
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Schafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schafer's profile.

Dr. Schafer frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Ileus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Schafer, MD is affiliated with CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy, Bellevue Medical Center, Methodist Hospital, CHI Health Lakeside, The Nebraska Medical Center, CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, CHI Health Immanuel, Methodist Jennie Edmundson and CHI Health Midlands.

Yes, Dr. Michael Schafer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy

    7500 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE

  • Bellevue Medical Center

    2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr, Bellevue, NE

  • Methodist Hospital

    8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

  • CHI Health Lakeside

    16901 Lakeside Hills Ct, Omaha, NE

  • The Nebraska Medical Center

    4350 Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE

  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr, Council Bluffs, IA

  • CHI Health Immanuel

    6901 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE

  • Methodist Jennie Edmundson

    933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA

  • CHI Health Midlands

    11111 S 84th St, Papillion, NE