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Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD
General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD
Map Pin Small Rifle, CO
Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Rifle, CO.
Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD

Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Rifle, CO
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Rifle, CO.
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About Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD

Dr. Schaefer graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at University of Fl College of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is a General Surgeon in Rifle, CO and has 29 years experience. Dr. Schaefer currently practices at Grand River Health Rifle and is affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and Montrose Regional Health. Dr. Schaefer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaefer also speaks French. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rectal Prolapse
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Colectomy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
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    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS

Where Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Grand River Health Rifle
    501 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO 81650
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Meet Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Schaefer's Practice

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Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD is affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and Montrose Regional Health.

Yes, Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • University of Fl College of Med, General Surgery
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joel Schaefer, MD Practices

  • Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

    2635 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO

  • Montrose Regional Health

    800 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO

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