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Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 63
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Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Southaven, MS
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Southaven, MS.

About Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD

Dr. Schaeffer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS. Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Southaven, MS and has 39 years experience. Dr. Schaeffer has experience treating conditions like Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaeffer received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Schaeffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaeffer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Corneal Diseases
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Corneal Diseases
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Eye Infections
Visual Field Defects
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Cornea Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cataract
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Senile Cataracts
Dry Eyes
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Eyelid Disorders
Herpetic Keratitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Bell's Palsy
Strabismus
Glaucoma
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Drusen
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Glaucoma Surgery
Blocked Tear Duct
Retinal Dystrophy
Eyelid Surgery
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Cornea Transplant
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Entropion
Trichiasis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Blepharitis
Ocular Hypertension
Uveitis
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Iridocyclitis
Nearsightedness
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Presbyopia
Headache
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Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Hyphema
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Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Stye
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National POS
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Qualchoice PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
  • Bright HealthCare Employer Plan

Where Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Desoto Eye Surgery Center LLC
    726 Goodman Rd E # B, Southaven, MS 38671
  2. 2 Butler Neurology PC
    1264 Wesley Dr Ste 209, Memphis, TN 38116
  3. 3 Saint Francis Hospital
    5959 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
  4. 4 Office
    7164 Hacks Cross Rd Ste 126, Olive Branch, MS 38654

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Jan 28, 2021
Not attentive. Long wait times in waiting area. Not a good bedside manner. Gave wrong treatments.
— Jan 28, 2021
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Meet Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Schaeffer's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaeffer's profile.

Dr. Schaeffer frequently treats the following conditions: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital, Methodist University Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis.

Yes, Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Alan Schaeffer, MD Practices

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN

  • Methodist Olive Branch Hospital

    4250 Bethel Rd, Olive Branch, MS

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN

  • Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis

    5959 Park Ave, Memphis, TN

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