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Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD
4.9 (199 Ratings)
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Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Elk River, MN.
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Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Elk River, MN
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Elk River, MN.

About

Dr. Schaefer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Elk River, MN and has 22 years experience. Dr. Schaefer currently practices at Fairview Clinics Elk River and are affiliated with M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center. Dr. Schaefer has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness and Farsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaefer received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 199 times. Dr. Schaefer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Farsightedness
Cataract Removal Surgery
Nearsightedness
Farsightedness
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
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Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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Acute Endophthalmitis
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Anterior Scleritis
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Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
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Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
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Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
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Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • PreferredOne PPO
    PreferredHealth
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • Alliance Select
    Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • MN Open Access
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Edina Eye Physicians and Surgeons PA
    290 Main St NW Ste 100, Elk River, MN 55330
  2. 2 Office
    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55435
  3. 3 Edina Eye Physicians and Surgeons PA
    14050 Nicollet Ave Ste 101, Burnsville, MN 55337
  4. 4 Edina Eye Physicians and Surgeons PA
    4201 Dean Lakes Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379
  5. 5 Edina Eye Physicians and Surgeons PA
    919 Northland Dr, Princeton, MN 55371

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Oct 30, 2024
Dr. Schaefer is such an expert and so skilled as an Opthomolgist. I have had numerous procedures with him. He is a very kind M.D. who displays such care, never hurried with me. I am so appreciative of his care and highly recommend him.
— Oct 30, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Schaefer frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness and Farsightedness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD is affiliated with M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Scott Schaefer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center

    911 Northland Dr, Princeton, MN