Summary

Dr. Michael Schafer is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. With 24 years of experience treating digestive health conditions, he provides comprehensive care for patients with complex gastrointestinal concerns. Dr. Schafer is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Schafer practices throughout the Omaha area and maintains affiliations with Chi Health Lakeside. His expertise includes treating colon polyps, gallstones, and narrowing of the esophagus. He performs diagnostic pathology tests and provides sedation services for patient comfort during procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 24 years of experience
  • 77 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Edwin Schafer has 8 locations

Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates Pc

8901 Indian Hills Dr Ste 200Omaha, NE 68114
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Midwest Endoscopy Services Llc

8901 Indian Hills Dr Ste 100Omaha, NE 68114
Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lakeside Endoscopy Center Llc

17001 Lakeside Hills Plz # 201Omaha, NE 68130
Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Methodist Hospital

8303 Dodge StOmaha, NE 68114

Chi Health Lakeside

16901 Lakeside Hills CtOmaha, NE 68130

Methodist Womens Hospital

707 N 190th PlzElkhorn, NE 68022

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

933 E Pierce StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503

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Dr. Michael Edwin Schafer, MDDr. Renu Kadian, MDDr. Krishan Ariyarathna, MDDr. Yuttana Chawengsub, MD
GastroenterologySleep MedicineCritical Care MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.4 
24 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Omaha , NENorth Platte , NECouncil Bluffs , IACouncil Bluffs , IA
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Jawaharlal Inst Of Post-Graduate Medical Education And Research (Jipmer) Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Edwin Schafer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AARP - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Arkansas Total Care
  • Arkansas Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Assurant Health - PPO
  • Avera Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Centivo
  • Centivo - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Choice Health
  • First Choice Health - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • Health Net - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Net - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - PPO
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica - PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group - PPO
  • Physicians Mutual
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - PPO
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Edwin Schafer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Edwin Schafer has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Dr. Michael Schafer's office is located at 8901 Indian Hills Dr Ste 200, Omaha, NE, 68114.
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