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Dr. John Schaeffer, DO

Dr. John Schaeffer, DO

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. John Schaeffer, DO is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Sacramento, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WESTERN University HLT SCI COL OSTEO MED OF THE PACIFIC in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Regional Medical Center and Kaweah Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Practice

3308 El Camino Ave Ste 300-136 Sacramento, CA 95821
Telehealth available

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(916) 320-4422

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schaeffer specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • 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. Schaeffer's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

As a board-certified psychiatrist for both Adult and Child/Adolescent patients, I believe we all have the capacity to improve our personal and professional lives. With over 20 years of counseling experience, I founded American Telepsychiatrists...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Colorado

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • University Of Co School Of Med

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • University Of Oklahoma-tulsa Medical College

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Western University Hlt Sci Col Osteo Med Of The Pacific

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Dr. John L Schaeffer Inc3308 El Camino Ave Ste 300-136 Sacramento, CA 95821
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Office101 California St Ste 2710 San Francisco, CA 94111
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Fresno County East County Regional MH Clinic225 Academy Ave Sanger, CA 93657
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County of Fresno Dept of Behavioral Health4441 E Cesar Chavez Blvd Fresno, CA 93702
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave
    Visalia, CA 93291
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St
    Fresno, CA 93721
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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