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Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD
General Surgery* Age 42
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Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Watertown, SD
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Watertown, SD.
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Dr. Schaeffer graduated from University of South Dakota. Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD is a General Surgeon in Watertown, SD. Dr. Schaeffer currently practices at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic and is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital and Ortonville Municipal Hospital. Dr. Schaeffer has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Schaeffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schaeffer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Port Placements or Replacements
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Port Placements or Replacements
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Wound Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Biopsy of Breast
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Small Intestine Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Thoracentesis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Pleural Effusion
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Breast Lump
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Pelvic Abscess
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Mastectomy
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Lipomas
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Breast Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Barrett's Esophagus
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Intestinal Obstruction
Bone Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anorectal Abscess
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Constipation
Thyroid Nodule
Lumpectomy
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Ventral Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Lung Cancer
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Anal Fissure
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Breast Reconstruction
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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    Open Access Plus
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    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Schaeffer frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital and Ortonville Municipal Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jacob Schaeffer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Prairie Lakes Hospital

    401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD

  • Ortonville Municipal Hospital

    450 Eastvold Ave, Ortonville, MN

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