John W. Schaeffer, MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
3600 Kolbe Rd Suite: 127 Lorain OH, 44053About
Dr. John W. Schaeffer, MD, FACC, is a distinguished board-certified cardiologist leading cardiovascular services at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center, part of the University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. With over four decades of experience, he excels in diagnosing and treating various heart and vascular conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and heart arrhythmias. Committed to his community, he's contributed significantly to Lorain County organizations. Besides his medical career, Dr. Schaeffer is an avid sailor, embracing a life philosophy of adjusting sails to navigate life's challenges.
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Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
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Spotlight Video | Lifestyle Changes To Control Your Blood Pressure | John W. Schaeffer, MD
Lifestyle Changes to Control Your Blood PressureHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Fortunately, many lifestyle changes can help manage blood pressure levels effectively. Here are some strategies to consider:...
Spotlight Video | What Is Cardiac Electrophysiology? | John W. Schaeffer, MD
John W. Schaeffer, MD is a board-certified cardiologist, who sees patients at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute located in Elyria, Ohio. Dr. Schaeffer graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, followed by postdoctoral training in internal...
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- Patient educational lectures -
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Society for Angiography and Intervention
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
- American Society of Echocardiography
- American Heart Association
- American College of Cardiology
Fellowships
- University of Colorado Cardiovascular Disease 1976
Internships
- University Colo Med Center1972
Fellowships
- University of Colorado1976Cardiovascular Disease
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Society for Angiography and Intervention, American Society of Echocardiography, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology
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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. John W. Schaeffer, who serves patients throughout the State of Ohio.
An experienced cardiologist, Dr. Schaeffer is affiliated with UH North Ohio Heart, seeing patients at their Elyria, Amherst and Lorain offices.
Providing a unique approach to healthcare since 1999, UH North Ohio Heart offers cardiology, primary care, diagnostic imaging and laboratory services at convenient locations across Cuyahoga, Lorain, Huron and Erie counties.
Back in 1967, Dr. Schaeffer earned his undergraduate degree from The College of Wooster, before graduating with his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1971. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University Of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center in 1974, before completing his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the same educational venue in 1976.
Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the doctor is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).
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