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Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL.
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Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Oak Lawn, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL.

About

Dr. Schaefer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS. Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Schaefer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center. At present, Dr. Schaefer received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Schaefer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
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Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
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Esophageal Cancer
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
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Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
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Hidradenitis
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Lung Cancer
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
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
Gastrectomy
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Navigate POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Advocate Children's Medical Group Pediatric Orthopedics
    9555 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  2. 2 Office
    4440 W 95th St Ste 407, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  3. 3 Advocate Medical Group Breast Surgery
    4400 W 95th St Ste 408, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  4. 4 Advocate Medical Group Imaging
    1357 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60643
  5. 5 Suburban General Surgery LTD
    4700 W 95th St Ste 308, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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4.1
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Sep 08, 2023
Dr. Schaefer had a very calming effect. He and his staff were very thorough with my examination and explanation of the proposed surgery.
— Sep 08, 2023
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General Surgery
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS
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Board Certifications

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

Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL