background
background
Dr. Elizabeth Schaefer, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Schaefer, MD

Pediatrics*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Elizabeth Schaefer, MD is a pediatrician in Indianapolis, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St. Vincent Carmel and Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

8402 Harcourt Rd Ste 402 Indianapolis, IN 46260
Telehealth available
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Schaefer is a patient favorite Pediatrician

The Patient Favorite badge is awarded to top-performing providers who surpass average ratings and comments, reflecting their commitment to exceptional patient care. Read our methodology

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schaefer specializes in the areas of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer

4.6
17 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
88%
88%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
6%
6%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Awesome
Both of my daughters have seen Dr. Schaefer and she is always amazing. She explains things well, it's easy to get appts, and she is thorough. Not to mention she is super nice.
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
Helpful
Feb 13, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
Knowledgeable and helpful
Telehealth
My daughter is doctor Elizabeth Schaefer’s patient. Dr.Schaefer always listens to our concerns and questions about my daughter’s health. Gave us excellent advice and always help us make great decisions about her health.
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
Helpful
KBachna – Jan 28, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
Highly recommend her
Wonderful doctor. Very helpful staff. The only provider among many, who helped us with refills, referrals, records release in time. Even across the state.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Nov 08, 2022
Thank you; we appreciate your feedback!... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
So attentive, smart, and caring!
She is a godsend. We had a different and well recommended Dr from a different hospital group. Hard to ever get answers, compassion, etc. Exact opposite once we came to Dr. Schaefer. She is amazing in every way. Explains everything to my son and he really likes her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Son with Crohn’s – Nov 08, 2022
Thank you; we appreciate your feedback!... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
Cannot get appointment
Our first visit took months to get in. My daughter's condition has worsened in recent weeks and I left a vm, which was not returned. Called again and waited 15 minutes and was then greeted with the comment that Dr. Schaefer does not take appointments and I will have to see a nurse practioner. When I asked if it mattered if she was already a patient I got a frustrated "DATE OF BIRTH?". Absolutely no patient concern.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Nicole – Sep 13, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
Thorough and explained everything!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Apr 23, 2022
Thank you; we appreciate your feedback! We will... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
Dr.Schaefer is brilliant, and the entire staff is exceptional! My daughter loves everyone and they treat her with absolute kindness and care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Jan 21, 2022
Thanks for the great review! We are grateful to... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
Dr. Schaefer took the time to listen to our concerns, answered all our questions, and explained her thoughts in a way that was relatable and easy to understand. She definitely communicated a want and willingness to continue communication between visits and updates on how the treatment plan is going for us. She was also great in interacting with my young child and explained things to her in an age appropriate way. I would highly recommend her as a physician!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Nov 30, 2021
Thank you for your kind words! We believe that... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
Dr. Schaefer carefully listens, has a very calm and kind demeanor, and gets the job done.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Sep 21, 2021
Thank you; we appreciate your feedback!... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
I was hesitant to use Duo and not Zoom for our pediatric visit, but Dr. Schaffer is awesome! I highly recommend her.
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
Helpful
Donna Szabo – Jul 29, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
It was very convenient all my questions were answered
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 17, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
She goes above and beyond for her patients! My son loves going to see her. Plus the office staff is wonderful!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 01, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?
Dr. Schaefer is one of my daughters doctors and she has went above and beyond to figure out what is going on with her. We love her and highly recommend her to everyone!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Melissa Beardsley – Apr 19, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Schaefer?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Schaefer?

About Me

biography

Dr. Elizabeth Schaefer, MD is a pediatrician in Indianapolis, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension...read more
  • Pediatrics

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

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

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Schaefer is a patient favorite Pediatrician

    Read our methodology

    Locations

    Practice

    Smm LLC8402 Harcourt Rd Ste 402 Indianapolis, IN 46260
    1

    Practice

    2

    Practice

    Office12188A N Meridian St Ste 150 Carmel, IN 46032
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hendricks Regional Health

      1000 E Main St
      Danville, IN 46122
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension St. Vincent Carmel

      13500 N Meridian St
      Carmel, IN 46032
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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

      6% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension St. Vincent Randolph

      473 SE Greenville Ave
      Winchester, IN 47394

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

      92%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality