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Dr. Starleen Schaffer, MD

Dr. Starleen Schaffer, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Starleen Schaffer, MD is an internist in Sebastian, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and Larkin Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

7765 144th St Unit 4 Sebastian, FL 32958
Telehealth available
(772) 589-9998
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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Schaffer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaffer

3.9

47 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
2%
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3 Star
2%
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2 Star
2%
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1 Star
23%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Barbara – Jun 25, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Melissa Gervasio – Jul 27, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Michael ferraro – Jun 02, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
ML – Apr 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eric M – Jan 25, 2023
Yes, here at this office Starleen Schaffer MD and...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Morethanbooks9 – Dec 13, 2022
We are very happy you found us and we look...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Brianna Robinson – Jun 22, 2022
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It is all worthwhile for our Great Patients.
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
William Lindsay – Jun 17, 2022
Thank you for your kind review. Dr Schaffer was...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley A See – Jun 10, 2022
Thank You for your kind review Shirley. Our well...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lynda B – Jun 08, 2022
Thank you for your thoughtful review Lynda. We...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nelson J. Velasquez – May 23, 2022
Thank You for choosing our providers for your...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie Pratt – May 07, 2022
Dr. Schaffer provides compassionate healthcare. ...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Maryann – Apr 29, 2022
Maryann, The Physician and her staff strive to...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Alexis – Apr 06, 2022
Thank you Alexis for putting your trust in our...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Michael C. – Apr 02, 2022
Michael, Dr. Schaffer not only chose a very...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 01, 2022
Thank you for the positive feedback. Be assured...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Gertrude Wilson – Nov 30, 2021
Gertrude, We are happy that the Physician was...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marie – Nov 24, 2021
We apologize that you feel this way. I can...Read More
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Dr. Starleen Schaffer, MD is an internist in Sebastian, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1996. She is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • 1998

    Internship Hospital

  • 2000

    Internship Hospital

  • East Tennessee State University / Quillen College Of Medicine|jackson Mem Hosp-u Miami

    Internship Hospital

  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital

  • Jackson Mem Hosp-u Miami

    Internship Hospital

  • Suny Buffalo

    Undergraduate School

  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School, 1996

  • Roswell Cancer Institute

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office7765 144th St Unit 4 Sebastian, FL 32958
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Palm Bay Hospital

      1425 Malabar Rd NE
      Palm Bay, FL 32907
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

      1000 36th St
      Vero Beach, FL 32960
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Sebastian River Medical Center

      13695 US Highway 1
      Sebastian, FL 32958

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality