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Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Schaefer, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

110 E 59th St New York, NY 10022
(212) 434-4500

Dr. Schaefer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schaefer specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer

3.7

11 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
9%
9%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
27%
27%

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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
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Cleon – May 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 18, 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
Mckinney, TX – Sep 04, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide the highest quality of care for sinus disease, including medical management and minimally invasive or functional surgery.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • Stanford University Hosp, Otolaryngology Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • Stanford University

    Residency Hospital, 1977

  • University Of California

    Residency Hospital, 1974

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972

  • University College London

    1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • English

  • Greek

  • Atlas of Lacrimal Surgery, Weber RK, Keerl R, Schaefer SD and Della Rocca, R., 2007

  • Endoscopic Paranasal Sinus Surgery, 3rd Edition. Rice,DH and Schaefer,SD., 2004

  • Endoscopic Paranasal Sinus Surgery, Rice DH and Schaefer, SD., 1988

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head and Neck. Wackym, PA, Rice, DH and Schaefer, SD., 2000

  • Endoscopic Paranasal Sinus Surgery, 2nd Edition. Rice DH and Schaefer, SD, 1994

Dr. Schaefer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • New York Academy of Sciences, 1994

  • Honor Award-American Academy of Otolaryngology, 1999

  • Best Doctors in New York- New York Magazine, 1998 - 201

  • Best Doctors in America, 1990 - 201

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Locations

Practice

Sma Medical Lab Inc110 E 59th St New York, NY 10022
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

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

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

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

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

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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