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.
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Locations
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Schaeffer isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Schaeffer isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HerniaDr. Schaeffer isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Schaeffer isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Schaeffer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Schaeffer isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Schaeffer isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Schaeffer isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Schaeffer isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Schaeffer isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.