Summary

Dr. Eric Schafer is a board-certified oncologist who has dedicated their career to cancer care for over two decades. They earned their medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and brings 23 years of specialized experience in treating various forms of cancer. Dr. Schafer is fluent in English and focuses on providing comprehensive cancer treatment to patients throughout their care journey.

Based in Houston, Texas, Dr. Schafer specializes in treating complex blood cancers such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia and helping patients manage treatment side effects like nausea and vomiting. They also address immune system complications that can arise during cancer treatment. Dr. Schafer regularly performs essential diagnostic tests including complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients consistently rate them highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 23 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Eric S. Schafer

6701 Fannin St # 10Houston, TX 77030

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Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: McGovern at UTHealth Med School: University of North Texas Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric S. Schafer

  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eric S. Schafer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eric S. Schafer has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Leukemia
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Baylor College Of MedicineGraduated in 2003

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Dr. Eric Schafer speaks English.
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Dr. Eric Schafer's office is located at 6701 Fannin St # 10, Houston, TX, 77030.
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