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Michael Schafer

Gastroenterology

Michael Schafer, MD

Dr. Michael E. Schafer is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 20 years of clinical experience based in Omaha, Nebraska. He specializes in advanced interventional endoscopy, with particular expertise in esophageal disorders and pancreatic disease. Dr. Schafer's clinical focus includes endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), which he refined through a fourth-year fellowship in advanced interventional endoscopy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine — M.D., 2002
  • Ohio State University Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2002–2005
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2005–2008
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Fellowship, Advanced Interventional Endoscopy, 2009

Years in Practice

24+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Advanced Endoscopy

Conditions & Treatments

Endoscopic UltrasoundAdvanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary DiseaseColonoscopyERCP & Biliary EndoscopyPancreatic Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health BenefitsAetnaAllegiance Health PlansAmbetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nebraska Methodist Hospital
  • CHI Health Creighton University
  • CHI Health Lakeside

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Schafer treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Schafer accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?
Michael Schafer's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 49 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Schafer practice?
Michael Schafer practices in Omaha, NE with hospital affiliations including Nebraska Methodist Hospital, CHI Health Creighton University, and CHI Health Lakeside.
What does Dr. Schafer specialize in?
Michael Schafer is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Advanced Endoscopy.
How long has Dr. Schafer been practicing?
Michael Schafer has 24+ years of clinical experience in gastroenterology.
What is Dr. Schafer's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine — M.D., 2002; Ohio State University Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2002–2005; University of Nebraska Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2005–2008.
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