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Benjamin Schaefer, MD, Cardiology, Rhinebeck, NY

BenjaminMSchaeferMD(He/Him)

Cardiology Rhinebeck, NY

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Medicine

Hudson Valley Heart Center

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  • Office

    6511 Springbrook Ave
    Suite 1006
    Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    Phone+1 845-876-0508
    Fax+1 845-876-0405

Summary

  • Dr. Benjamin Schaefer is a cardiologist in Rhinebeck, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Northern Dutchess Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Health Alliance Hospital - Broadway Campus, Sharon Hospital, and Ellenville Regional Hospital. He received his medical degree from Freie University Berlin Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including German. He specializes in adult congenital heart disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular medicine and is experienced in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and peripheral vascular disease.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2003 - 2006
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • Freie University Berlin Faculty of Medicine
    Freie University Berlin Faculty of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    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, 2013
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Schaefer Joins the Heart Center
    Cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Schaefer Joins the Heart CenterNovember 18th, 2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German