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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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Good experience.
September 22, 2026
You can't get any better than Dr. Schaefer, she is absolutely amazing!!!!
September 3, 2026
Dr. Schaefer is the absolute BEST. I genuinely couldn't ask for a better doctor.
September 3, 2026
Everything was good
September 2, 2026
Very good
August 27, 2026
My appointment with Dr. Schafer was very excellent. She gave me the feeling I was her only patient, and actually prepared by knowing my history, and listened to what was going on with my health situation. She showed concern for me and provided the reassurance for my health plan moving forward.
August 25, 2026
I have THE BEST! Dr Schaefer is wonderful!
August 20, 2026
My pride and joy!
July 28, 2026
Dr Schaefer had fantastic suggestions about my 2 concerns. I have changed course based on her advice.
July 27, 2026