James A. Schafer, MD

Dr. James Schafer specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and has been practicing for 35 years, developing extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex cardiac conditions. Dr. Schafer speaks English and brings more than three decades of experience to his cardiovascular practice.

Dr. Schafer is affiliated with McLaren Greater Lansing, University of Michigan Health Sparrow Lansing, and several other regional hospitals throughout Michigan. He practices at multiple heart and vascular locations across Charlotte, Carson City, Owosso, Williamston, Saint Johns, Lansing, and Ionia. His clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, conditions that require careful monitoring and specialized care. Dr. Schafer performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm, stress …tests to evaluate heart function during exercise, and contrast echocardiography to create detailed images of the heart. Patients rate him 4.3 out of 5 stars for his cardiovascular care.