Dr. Kristen G Schaefer, MD

Dr. Kristen Schaefer is a board-certified internal medicine physician who also specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 32 years of clinical experience, Dr. Schaefer brings extensive expertise to patient care. She is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, English, and French, allowing her to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital and practices at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive internal medicine care while also offering specialized comfort care for patients facing serious illnesses. She also provides services at Dana Farber Occupational Health, ensuring workplace wellness and health management for employees.