Benjamin M. Schaefer, MD
CardiologyObesity MedicineLifestyle MedicinePulmonary HypertensionWomen's Cardiovascular Disease
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- German
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Northern Dutchess Hospital
About Benjamin M. Schaefer
Professional Statement
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Washington School of Medicine, Cardiology, 2006
- Residency: Jacobi Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2003
- Medical School: Freie Universitaet Berlin, 1998
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
Locations
- The Heart Center, a division of Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Practice, P.C. Rhinebeck
- 6511 Spring Brook Avenue, Suite 1006, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-876-0508
- fax: 845-876-0405
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Coventry-Aetna
- Elderplan
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare Connecticut
- Medicare New York
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
567 ratings, 12 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I always appreciate a doctor, and the office staff, that have the extra patience needed for us older patients. They are great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Schaefer always explains everything very clearly, asks if I have any questions and boils we’re done!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Dr. Schaefer recommended a procedure i wasn't aware of , and explained the reasons and cautious. I am very happy to have someone with his skills following next
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Doctor was very caring! Answered my questions very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
He is very thorough and answers all questions. I trust him to make the correct decisions about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
He's a very good doctor and I like him a lot and I would recommend him to other patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Very thorough and responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
He is very kind and thorough going over everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
From the onset of our relationship The Doc established a comfortable intelligent cordial back and forth as regards what is best for my maintenance. He's Aces you may quote me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
He called in the evening as soon as he had test results to give us an update
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Very happy with the care from Dr Schaefer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Personable and always explains everything thoroughly.