
Overview
Dr. Schaefer is a neurologist board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Her clinical interests include neuromuscular disease. She earned her medical degree from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. She completed her residency at the University of Maryland Medical System followed by a fellowship in neuromuscular disease at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Dr. Schaefer is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease.
Dr. Schaefer is currently accepting new patients.
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200 Scenery Drive, State College, PA 16801
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathleen A. Schaefer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathleen A. Schaefer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathleen A. Schaefer by calling their office at 800-230-4565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kathleen A. Schaefer a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen A. Schaefer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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. Kathleen A. Schaefer specialize in?
While Dr. Kathleen A. Schaefer is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Memory Loss, and Post-Traumatic Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Kathleen A. Schaefer accept my insurance?
Dr. Kathleen A. Schaefer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-230-4565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Memory LossDr. Schaefer isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Post-Traumatic EpilepsyDr. Schaefer isDistinguished. Learn about Post-Traumatic Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Schaefer isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- EpilepsyDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Essential TremorDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Partial SeizureDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Progressive Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Unverricht-Lundborg SyndromeDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.
- West SyndromeDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about West Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Bell's PalsyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- HeadacheDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HemiplegiaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)Dr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1).
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Linear Nevus Sebaceous SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.
- MeningiomaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MigraineDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Movement DisordersDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- NeuralgiaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
- Phacomatosis PigmentokeratoticaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Spastic Diplegia Infantile TypeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.
- StrokeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- Tieche-Jadassohn NevusDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.

