Summary

Dr. Richard Schafer is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and has been practicing medicine for over four decades. Dr. Schafer communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Schafer practices at Mid Coast Hospital and sees patients in Augusta, Maine. He treats conditions such as chronic bronchitis and chronic lung disease. His procedural expertise includes chest X-rays and pulmonary function testing. Patients have given Dr. Schafer an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Richard Scott Schafer

35 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 101Augusta, ME 04330

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
42 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, German Speaks English, French
Augusta , MECambridge , MAAugusta , MEPORTLAND , ME
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: Syddansk Universitet
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Scott Schafer

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Scott Schafer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Scott Schafer has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maine, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Medical School

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Dr. Richard Schafer accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Richard Schafer accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Richard Schafer speak?
Dr. Richard Schafer speaks English.
Does Dr. Richard Schafer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Schafer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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