Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD

Cardiology*MaleAge 52

Cardiology*

Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD is a cardiologist in Sharon, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Free University Berlin in 1998. He specializes in Cardiology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Benjamin Schaefer, MD

Practice

50 Hospital Hill Rd Sharon, CT 06069

Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with Sharon Hospital Sharon, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schaefer specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer

3.3

7 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Mar 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Juliana Ruhland-Clarke – Jul 10, 2024
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Disgusted – Aug 03, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Sep 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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joe faso – May 12, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

The great physician William Osler said: ``The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.``  We are all more than the sum of our parts.  Often the patient gets lost in a multitude of...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Wa Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Free University / Faculty Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1998
  • Free University Berlin

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • German

Locations

Practice

Sharon Hospital Ip PSYCH Unit50 Hospital Hill Rd Sharon, CT 06069
1

Practice

Office33 Grand St Ste 53 Kingston, NY 12401
2

Practice

The Heart Center1 Columbia St Ste 200 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
3
The Heart Center-Rhinebeck6511 Spring Brook Ave Ste 1006 Rhinebeck, NY 12572
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Dutchess Hospital

    6511 Spring Brook Ave
    Rhinebeck, NY 12572

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharon Hospital

    50 Hospital Hill Rd
    Sharon, CT 06069
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

    45 Reade Pl
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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