4.8
8 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Jacob Schaeffer is a surgeon with 15 years of experience providing specialized surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota and completed his residency training at Gundersen Lutheran Health System. Dr. Schaeffer speaks English and brings extensive expertise to his surgical practice.
Dr. Schaeffer practices at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic in Watertown, South Dakota. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps and diverticular disease. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and kidney transplant biopsies. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care.
Dr. Schaeffer practices at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic in Watertown, South Dakota. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps and diverticular disease. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and kidney transplant biopsies. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Gundersen Lutheran Health System
- 8 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
401 9th Ave NW Bldg BWatertown, SD 57201 Tel: (605) 882-7777
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 15 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English |
| Watertown , SD | Watertown , SD | Watertown , SD | Watertown , SD |
| Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota | Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota | Med School: University of South Dakota | Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jacob Schaeffer
Medical Specialties
Jacob Schaeffer has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Jacob Schaeffer holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Minnesota and South Dakota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of South Dakota that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Gundersen Lutheran Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota in 2011.
NPI Number
Jacob Schaeffer's NPI number is 1790077022.
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