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Heidi M. Schaefer MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, and Medical Director of Adult Solid Organ Transplant
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
  • Nephrology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
  • Kidney transplantation

Locations

Vanderbilt Nephrology
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 2501
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Cincinnati, 1998
  • Internship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1999
  • Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2001
  • Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001
  • Nephrology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003

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Patient Comments

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Wish there was a box to check greater than very good', because Dr. Schaefer is Extra Great'. She's wonderful with her care.
March 10, 2026
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Taken very good care of me for 19 years!!
March 10, 2026
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Good
March 10, 2026
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Good
February 6, 2026
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Dr Schaefer is fantastic! Intelligent, caring and attentive.
December 22, 2025
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There was no bad experiences. The Dr is always straight to the point and she shows compassion for her patients. Very good experience!
December 22, 2025
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She was nice, practical and reassuring.
December 20, 2025
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Good
November 17, 2025
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Good visit
November 2, 2025
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