Edward M. Schaeffer, MD, PhD

Urologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Urology

https://www.nm.org/doctors/1821134883/Edward-Schaeffer-MD, PhD

4.9 out of 5

1,391 verified ratings

Patient Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified patient experiences collected from independently administered surveys. The overall rating is an average of all responses to the survey questions listed below. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions.
Likelihood to Recommend
4.9

87 Scheduled Comments

Oct 22, 2024
He’s an internationally recognized leader in the area of prostate cancer evaluation and treatment. He provides the most state-of- the-art care for the evaluation and treatment of elevated PSAs and prostate cancer.
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Oct 20, 2024
Knowledge , Confidence, Competence
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Oct 19, 2024
Great Doctor
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Oct 16, 2024
Dr Schaeffer was attentive and willing to answer my questions with patience.
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Oct 9, 2024
Dr Schaeffer are world class in care and professionalism. Both best in class at bedside manner and execution
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Oct 7, 2024
Very professional
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Oct 7, 2024
He is an expert.
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Oct 7, 2024
I’m confident in Dr. Schaeffer’s judgment and I find him easy to communicate with. I was also impressed with the time he took this morning to explain to the med student who was observing my biopsy exactly what was going on - step by step.
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Oct 5, 2024
Very professional and respectful. Was actually on time for my appointment.
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Oct 4, 2024
He’s the best
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Sep 23, 2024
Very knowledgeable- forthright-honest well informed
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Sep 20, 2024
Very knowledgeable and highly recommended.
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Sep 16, 2024
His willingness to help me
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Sep 16, 2024
A nice guy.
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Sep 16, 2024
Was informative and made me comfortable during the procedure
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Sep 13, 2024
Dr. Schaeffer has a good way to communicate the issues and the why and how.
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Sep 13, 2024
He explained everything in very easy to understand detail
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Aug 27, 2024
Dr was very thorough and explained very well.
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Aug 26, 2024
He’s straightforward and caring.
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Aug 23, 2024
AMAZING SKILL AND VERY GOOD BEDSIDE MANNER
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Aug 23, 2024
Dr Schaeffer truly vis dedicated to saving lived Schaeffer is knowledgeable empathetic communicative attentive available thorough. I feel privileged to be among his patients Dr Schaeffer should be provided a chauffeur for commuting downtown from winnetka
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Aug 23, 2024
He is very knowledgeable and experienced in treating prostate cancer.
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Aug 21, 2024
His drive , Persistence , Knowledge ,Patient focus. Prostrate research and knowledge
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Aug 20, 2024
As above. He is a very exceptional urologist!!!
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Aug 19, 2024
Straight forward and thorough explanation of procedure. Good confident manner.
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Aug 16, 2024
Top tier. NW is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable physician as well as a relentless reseacher.
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Aug 9, 2024
This was my first experience with Dr Schaeffer and he was very communicative and knowledgeable.
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Aug 6, 2024
Dr. Schaeffer is calming, simplifies the complicated by educating me on next steps, and builds trust quickly
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Aug 6, 2024
Smart, respected and trustworthy. Oozes confidence without a hint of arrogance. Very relatable.
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Aug 6, 2024
I am very confident in Dr Schaeffer.
Scheduled for Jun 11, 2025