Dr. Vanessa M. Dufault-Schiller, MD | Buffalo, MN | Family Medicine

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Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller is a family medicine physician who brings 15 years of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed her residency training at University Hospital. Dr. Dufault-Schiller speaks both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Dufault-Schiller practices at several locations throughout Minnesota, including Buffalo, Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, and Fridley. She is affiliated with Minneapolis Heart Institute, Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital Unity Campus, Buffalo Hospital, and North Valley Health Center. Her clinical expertise includes treating back pain in pregnant women and managing back pain in children and teens. She also provides diagnostic services such as blood tests and kidney function assessments. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.0 on Vitals.

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8 Ratings
15 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Hospital
6 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
5 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Female

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The very most incapable,unpleasant, unhelpful doctor I have seen in 70 years of care! She gave me a inaccurate diagnosis and left me hanging in my most desperate need of medical emergency.

December 5th, 2025

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I am a new older patient with many orthopedic, medical issues. Doctor has a keen mind, lots of knowledge and intuition behind the usual mask of many medical providers, showed curiosity about my measures to keep myself healthy.

July 9th, 2024

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Hour late. Rushed my appointment and didn’t help me at all. Said she would come back and sent in her nurse to tell me she wouldn’t be coming back as she was with a new patient. Ended up in the er later that night for problems I went to see her with. Very rude.

June 15th, 2018

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If you want to wait 2 hours for somebody to tell you how smart they are and talk about themselves this is your gal. Oh, and her diagnosis.....completely wrong. So thankful I went to get a second opinion. Also, don't ask her nurse to do anything. She'll complain and act like you are unworthy of her time and nothing will get done. Huge waste of time and money.

October 16th, 2017

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Was very rude to me. Made me feel like I wasn't worthy of her time. When voicing my concerns she scoffed and walked out of the room. Her nurse was just as rude. Be sure you have 1 to 2 hours to wait for her as well.

September 2nd, 2017

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Dr. Dufualt was surprisingly negative and arrogant. She did not inteoduce herself, and made many assumptions about me while looking at my medical history. Was not genuine, and didn't seem to care about my emotions (or health). She was blunt, arrogant, and very unrelaxing. She did not smile, and did not even try to connect in any matter. She was not personable, and personally made me feel guilty for things I should not feel guilty about. I was seeing her for the first time since I needed a new primary doctor (my previous was a pediatrician since I was under the age of 18). I will not be seeing her again, for she altered my mind into a bad mood. After waiting very long, she was so quickly spoken and seemed rushed that I felt as I was wasting her time.

March 30th, 2017

Buffalo Hospital

303 Catlin StBuffalo, MN 55313

Tel: (763) 682-1212

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407

Tel: (612) 863-4000

Mercy Hospital

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NwCoon Rapids, MN 55433

Tel: (763) 236-6000

Mercy Hospital Unity Campus

550 Osborne Rd NeFridley, MN 55432

Tel: (763) 236-5000


Dr. Vanessa Marie Dufault-Schiller, MD	Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Dr. Parth Bhavsar
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2 (8 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
15 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Buffalo , MN	Houston , TX	Orlando , FL	Lawrenceville , GA
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine		Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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What languages does Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller speak?: Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller affiliated with?: Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE, Mercy Hospital, MERCY HOSPITAL UNITY CAMPUS, Buffalo Hospital, and North Valley Health Center.
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Is Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller accepting new patients?: Dr. Vanessa Dufault-Schiller has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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