4.1
8 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Gary Schafer specializes in pulmonology, sleep medicine, and internal medicine, bringing four decades of clinical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Schafer is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in his community.
Dr. Schafer practices at Atrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine And Specialty Care in Forest City, North Carolina, and maintains hospital privileges at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He focuses on treating sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. His practice also includes allergen immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy to help patients manage allergic conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Vitals.
Dr. Schafer practices at Atrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine And Specialty Care in Forest City, North Carolina, and maintains hospital privileges at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He focuses on treating sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. His practice also includes allergen immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy to help patients manage allergic conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Maine Medical Center
- 3 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Atrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine And Specialty Care
181 Daniel RdForest City, NC 28043 Tel: (828) 286-9036
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
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 40 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Forest City , NC | CHARLOTTE , NC | Monroe , NC | Concord , NC |
| Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine | Med School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary Robert Schafer
Medical Specialties
Dr. Gary Robert Schafer has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Gary Robert Schafer has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Maine Medical Center
Medical School
Wake Forest School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Gary Schafer's office located?
- Dr. Gary Schafer's office is located at 181 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC, 28043.
- Does Dr. Gary Schafer accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Gary Schafer accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Gary Schafer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Gary Schafer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Schafer?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Gary Schafer here on Vitals.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Schafer affiliated with?
- Dr. Gary Schafer is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
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