Dr. Joel W Schaefer MD
Surgeon
1001 Wellington Ave Grand Junction CO, 81501About
Dr. Joel Schaefer is a general surgeon practicing in Grand Junction, CO. Dr. Schaefer specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Schaefer provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1997
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Venous Insufficiency
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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