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Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD

Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD is a cardiologist in Lexington, KY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schaeffer has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Heart Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Joseph Berea and Saint Joseph East. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Locations

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology1401 Harrodsburg Rd Lexington, KY 40504
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Dr. Schaeffer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Schaeffer specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Schaeffer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaeffer

3.8

14 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
21%
21%

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What could be improved
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Kay – Nov 06, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Roy and Barbara White – Sep 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Patti – Aug 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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May 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Steven M. Lucas – Jun 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Al Krause, Maysville, Ky. – Sep 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 21, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nicholas Farran – Jan 02, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Robin Maloney in Versailles, KY – Aug 04, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
tom bruenderman in Lexington, KY – Jun 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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James bray in Beattyville ky – Dec 31, 2015
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Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD is a cardiologist in Lexington, KY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schaeffer has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Heart Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures....read more
  • Cardiology

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  • University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Schaeffer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Joseph Hospital

      1 Saint Joseph Dr
      Lexington, KY 40504
      Recipient of 18
      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.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Saint Joseph Berea

      305 Estill St
      Berea, KY 40403
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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.

      91%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      91%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Saint Joseph East

      150 N Eagle Creek Dr
      Lexington, KY 40509
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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