Dr. Michael Schaeffer, MD

Internal Medicine

1301 River Street , Suite 204

Valatie, NY 12184 Directions

518-392-8600

www.sphp.com

4.9 out of 5

328 verified ratings

328 Ratings, 118 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Dec 24, 2025
Greatful for a compassionate and knowledge primary care provider,

Dec 22, 2025
The best. A “real” doctor.

Dec 18, 2025
He is a wonderful doctor...always listens carefully and treats you with courtesy and respect.

Dec 16, 2025
Great doctor

Dec 15, 2025
Hes the best I've ever seen!

Dec 11, 2025
I left feeling I knew what I had to do as everything was explained clearly.

Dec 11, 2025
Makes eye contact even when entering information in the computer. Good sense of humor .

Dec 10, 2025
Answers all my questions. Always kind and patient.

Dec 9, 2025
a very good doctor, is kept too busy

Dec 8, 2025
Thank you for your outstanding care!

Dec 4, 2025
Dr. Schaeffer is a model primary care physician

Dec 2, 2025
Dr. Schaeffer responds rapidly and competently to any of my medical issues that have arisen, and I am. grateful.

Nov 21, 2025
I have been with him a long time and I pray that CDPHP comes to agreement with St.Peters.

Nov 19, 2025
Simply the best

Nov 17, 2025
Amazing

Nov 11, 2025
He genuinely cares and explains everything in detail about my health questions with advice & solutions

Nov 11, 2025
He is just the nicest and most caring doctor I’ve ever had

Nov 10, 2025
Excellent treatment

Nov 10, 2025
As usual Dr Schaeffer was kind, listened to my issues and had a good option for them. He is always on top of things.

Oct 30, 2025
very nice dr n he listen to mme

Oct 28, 2025
I am beyond comfortable and grateful to have Dr. Schaeffer taking care of me for over 20 years.

Oct 27, 2025
Dr. Schaeffer is a great doctor who understands his patients.

Oct 22, 2025
Dr. Schaeffer's knowledge, professionalism, willingness to answer all questions, ability to relate well with me.

Oct 21, 2025
Very thorough

Oct 21, 2025
Doctor Schaeffer always listens and is very attentive.

Oct 20, 2025
Great doctor, very grateful to have found a good practice

Oct 15, 2025
My wife and I are extremely happy with doctor Schaffer. We couldn’t ask for a better doctor. He is a superior physician.

Oct 15, 2025
Dr. Schaeffer is a great doctor and has an exceptional ability to make me feel at ease.

Oct 14, 2025
I did in the 1st question.

Oct 14, 2025
I trust him. Always makes time to answer my questions and I never feel rushed.

Oct 9, 2025
Dr. Schaeffer is the best doctor I've ever had.

Oct 8, 2025
Dr Schaeffer is a very smart and caring person who treats the whole patient, a family physician.

Oct 8, 2025
Treats you as a person and not a number

Oct 8, 2025
He's the greatest thing since sliced bread

Oct 7, 2025
He heard my concerns and offered possible solutions so that we could agree on a plan of action.

Oct 2, 2025
An especially good listener and very clear with explanations.

Sep 29, 2025
I never feel rushed and I feel he always listens to me

Sep 29, 2025
Easy to talk to, informative and advice is up to date. He is also a great listener.

Sep 29, 2025
I'm very pleased that I was able to have Dr.Schaeffer as my doctor.

Sep 24, 2025
Always pays attention to my needs

Sep 24, 2025
Dr. Schaeffer is always polite and takes his time listening to me and explaining treatments for my issues. I feel very comfortable talking with him about my health issues.

Sep 23, 2025
He should two gold stars

Sep 23, 2025
He is a thorough professional who treats his patients with respect... Has great knowledge of medicine. I alwasys respect his advice

Sep 22, 2025
Always caring, friendly and knows exactly who he's seeing (and why) Timely with appointments and appropriate with amount of time spent with patients. Conservative and open minded...he's the best!!

Sep 18, 2025
Best Doctor I ever had.

Sep 16, 2025
I trust Dr. Schaeffer for all my medical needs

Sep 15, 2025
If I’m a little late like 15 minutes they canceled me out but I had to sit there for almost an hour to see the doctor do you think that’s fair?

Sep 15, 2025
Glad to have him as my provider.

Sep 10, 2025
Great physician

Sep 10, 2025
He is a gem!!