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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.
Dr. Heidi Schafer is the BEST!
October 5, 2025
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The Clinic is ALWAYS on time! I never have to wait when I come to the Kidney Department. Thank you for that!
October 2, 2025
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I have recommend Vanderbilt for kidney care to multiply people.
October 2, 2025
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Dr Schaefer is fabulous
September 27, 2025
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The experience was a great one
September 23, 2025
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Dr Schaefer is the best, very interactive and kind. Also extremely intelligent and knowledgeable with any questions I had.
September 11, 2025
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Muy buena experiencia
September 3, 2025
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Dr. Schaefer has been my Dr for twenty years her kindness is never wavering, her knowledge seems limitless. She is the best person and Dr. I have ever seen.
August 18, 2025
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Good experience.
August 12, 2025
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