Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
401 9th Ave NW Bldg B, 
Watertown, SD 

Overview

Jacob Schaeffer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Watertown, South Dakota.

Dr. Schaeffer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
Ortonville Area Health Services
Milbank Area Hospital/avera Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
DAKOTACARE
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
PreferredOne
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Primewest Health System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
401 9th Ave NW Bldg B, Watertown, SD 57201

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jacob Schaeffer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob Schaeffer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jacob Schaeffer by calling their office at 605-882-7777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jacob Schaeffer a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jacob Schaeffer is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Jacob Schaeffer specialize in?

While Dr. Jacob Schaeffer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Jacob Schaeffer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jacob Schaeffer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Jacob Schaeffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jacob Schaeffer accept my insurance?

Dr. Jacob Schaeffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-882-7777 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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