Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD
Dr. Heidi Schaefer, MD is a nephrologist in Nashville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Blount Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
Vanderbilt Nephrology
1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501 Nashville, TN 37232Make an Appointment
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The Division of Nephrology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. We offer a full range of services to help our patients prevent or delay kidney failure, and to live healthier, more satisfying lives while managing a kidney disorder.Nephrology
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University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2003University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2001University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1999University Of Cincinnati / Main Campus
Medical School, 1998
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- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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