Benjamin M Schaefer MD (He/Him)
Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Vascular Medicine
Hudson Valley Heart Center
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6511 Springbrook Ave, Suite 1006Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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Summary
- Dr. Benjamin Schaefer is a cardiologist based in Rhinebeck, NY, with subspecialties in preventive cardiology, lifestyle medicine, obesity management, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Washington. Dr. Schaefer is experienced in a range of areas, including echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, and has contributed several publications to reputable journals in his field. He has been recognized with a Fellowship from the American College of Cardiology, he is board certified in internal medicine as well as cardiology and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2003 - 2006
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
Freie University Berlin Faculty of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2013 - 2028
CT State Medical License 2012 - 2026
ME State Medical License Active through 2014
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2014-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 304 citationsThe bicuspid aortic valve: an integrated phenotypic classification of leaflet morphology and aortic root shape.Benjamin M. Schaefer, Mark B. Lewin, Karen K. Stout, Edward A. Gill, Allison Prueitt
Heart. 2008-12-01 - Why States should ban the sale of physician prescribing data.Benjamin M Schaefer, Josh Rising, David Grande, Jean Silver-Isenstadt
The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. 2007-07-01 - 106 citationsUsefulness of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Phenotype to Predict Elastic Properties of the Ascending AortaBenjamin M. Schaefer, Mark B. Lewin, Karen K. Stout, Peter H. Byers, Catherine M Otto
The American Journal of Cardiology. 2007-03-01
Press Mentions
Cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Schaefer Joins the Heart CenterNovember 18th, 2015
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Other Languages
- German
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