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Dr. Elaine Schaefer, DO

Dr. Elaine Schaefer, DO

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Elaine Schaefer, DO is a family medicine physician in Islip, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

260 Main St Islip, NY 11751
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schaefer specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer

3.5
21 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
57%
57%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
33%
33%

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None Better!
I've been with Dr. Schaefer for a number of years now. She is thoughtful and caring, and overall very thorough. She has been very helpful as I navigate a number of conditions with different specialist.
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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Mar 26, 2025
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Rude and uppity
Like I wrote, she's rude and uppity.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
JCG – Mar 31, 2023
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Dr, Schaefer is GREAT!
She gives you as much time as you need..she answers all of your questions. She is understanding and non-judgmental. She knows her stuff and is kind, considerate and compassionate. I am happy to have found her 4 years ago!
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
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NICK M. from Babylon – Dec 15, 2022
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Condescending attitude, controls ether conversation, she doesn’t make you feel comfortable, focus is not on your concerns, she would rather push her agenda. Strangest doctor I have ever dealt with. Doesn’t prescribe more than 30 pills at a time for a standard BP med, wants repeat visits, just overall not a warm, receptive doctor, she may be under corporate scrutiny as she is young. Experience may help her, needs education on how to communicate with an intelligent adult patient, felt like a child.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Tac – Jul 09, 2021
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Horrible communication. I have been trying to speak with this woman (I refuse to call her a doctor) for two months to address medical concerns about a family member who goes to her. I have been leaving messages requesting a call back and nothing, she has no respect and is neglectful. This family member is sick and will not let met take her to a doctor. My only recourse was to speak with her primary care physician to give her insight before an upcoming physical. How caring can she possibly be if she is this neglectful and has no concern. My multiple attempts to speak with her should have been an indication to her this was urgent!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
6 others found this helpful
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May 31, 2021
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Dr Schaefer is great, always concerned & compassionate.
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
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Mar 07, 2021
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Horrible follow up on test results! She will leave the office for a holiday weekend without regard for her patients. Office does not return calls. Patients are ignored and neglected
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 31, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Elaine Schaefer, DO is a family medicine physician in Islip, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 2007
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
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Locations

Practice

Northland Hearing Centers Inc.260 Main St Islip, NY 11751
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave
    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • South Shore University Hospital

    301 E Main St
    Bay Shore, NY 11706
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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