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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

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Always a good experience with Dr Heidi Schaefer.
July 18, 2026
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Dr. Schaefer is the best doctor I have ever seen
July 18, 2026
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Love my doctor been with her for a long time
July 13, 2026
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Very thoughtful and caring. Explains every part of the appointment thoroughly and clearly gives the plan for the future.
July 7, 2026
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Just excellent!
June 9, 2026
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Love my care provider and how she explains everything to me.
May 30, 2026
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Excellent provider! Took time to answer detailed questions with details to satisfy
May 25, 2026
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I would recommend Dr Heidi Maree Schaefer to anyone with kidney issues. I've been coming from Knoxville since the transplant because of her bedside manner and care.
May 19, 2026
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Dr. Schaefer is a very kind and compassionate doctor. I have great confidence in her. R
May 5, 2026
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