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Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO

Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is a family medicine physician in Shoreham, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with Mather Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

45 Route 25A Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 744-3303

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schaefer specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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

4.4

41 ratings, 18 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 13, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
ELLEN HORSTMAN – Mar 15, 2021
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
theresa – Jan 09, 2020
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shari in Bohemia , NY – Apr 08, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Caroline Martin in Southold , NY – Nov 10, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anthony Landisi in Rocky Point – Nov 07, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eastport, NY – Sep 22, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 13, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
M – Jan 18, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
David Habermann in East Moriches NY – Dec 21, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Southold, NY – Jul 07, 2017
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angry Patient in Moriches ny – Dec 10, 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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
eastender in Westhampton Beach, NY – Oct 27, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jun 21, 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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sayville, NY – Apr 20, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
michael oconnor in shirley,ny – Mar 16, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Caroline Martin in Southold NY – Feb 24, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Esther Fechtmann Neville in Eastport, NY – Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Deborah Schaefer, DO is a family medicine physician in Shoreham, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with Mather Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

  • Ambulatory Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Urgent Care 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.

  • Southside Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Ny Meth Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Shoreham Medical Services45 Route 25A Shoreham, NY 11786
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    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

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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