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Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD

Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schafer has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with Charlton Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Southcoast Health Gastroenterology

208 Mill Rd Fairhaven, MA 02719

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Dr. Schafer's Reviews

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1.8
5 ratings, 2 with a written review
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AVOID Dr. Schafer at all costs!
I saw Dr. Schafer for a colonoscopy in December 2024. I am a 44 year old woman who had been experiencing GI issues for months. Dr. Schafer was dismissive of my symptoms and concerns, condescending and was convinced that it was hemorrhoids. Dr. Schafer was wrong, it was colon cancer. His delivery of this information was less than professional and after I sought treatment in Boston, I learned that Dr. Schafer had missed a 12mm polyp which caused me to have an additional procedure before my colectomy. I'm not sure there are enough retraining resources available to make Dr. Schafer an acceptable doctor....AVOID at all costs!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Bethany Estrella – Jan 24, 2025
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270 pounds is too heavy for 5 nurses to roll over?
The man stated that my 270 pounds was too heavy for his 5 nurses to roll over. Therefore, he couldn't complete the colonoscopy that he saw me for. Really? The prior three that I have had done, all either slightly lower or higher than this procedure were all completed. This man is saying I have to go to Boston for a special balloon colonoscopy. This is total nonsense.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Exceptionally dissatisfied patient. – Sep 06, 2024
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Dr. Theodore Schafer, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schafer has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • National Naval Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Naval Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • National Naval Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Locations

Southcoast Health Gastroenterology

Southcoast Health Gastroenterology208 Mill Rd Fairhaven, MA 02719
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James F Connor Jr, M.d.

Mount Auburn Gastrointestinal Consultants300 Mount Auburn St Ste 513 Cambridge, MA 02138
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave
    Fall River, MA 02720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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