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Matthew Schaefer, D.O.Joined San Antonio Kidney In 2007 |
Dr. Matthew E. Schaefer is a board-certified nephrologist and former president of San Antonio Kidney. He provides comprehensive nephrology and vascular access care at our Kerrville and Boerne clinics. In addition, he holds medical privileges at multiple hospitals in San Antonio, including Baptist Health System, Methodist Healthcare System, and Christus Santa Rosa Health System, as well as Peterson Regional Hospital in Kerrville.
A native of Columbia, Missouri, Dr. Schaefer completed his entire medical education in his home state. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Truman State University in Kirksville, followed by his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He later pursued additional training in interventional nephrology through RMS Lifeline in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Schaefer joined San Antonio Kidney in 2007 and has since dedicated his career to providing exceptional kidney care to the community. He is an active member of the Texas Medical Association and resides in San Antonio with his wife.
Undergraduate Degree
- Truman State University
Medical Degree
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internal Medicine Internship
- University of Missouri
Internal Medicine Residency
- University of Missouri
Nephrology Fellowship
- University of Missouri, 2007
Board Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology: 2017
Honors & Awards
- Selected to attend the “Leaders in Nephrology” Conference – Laguna Beach, 2006
- Advanced Physical Diagnosis Preceptor o the Years, UMC, 2005
- Elected Councilor for the House Staff Organization, UMC, 2005 - 2006
- Elected Councilor for the Resident Council for Internal medicine, UMC, 2005 - 2007
- Resident Scholarship Award to attend the American Society of Nephrology, 2003
- Extra Mile Award- Department of Internal Medicine, UMC, 2002
- Awarded the Preferred Merchants Scholarship at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1999 - 2002
- Presidential Dean’s List at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, 1999 - 2002
Honors & Awards
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Dr. Schaefer is a Winner of The Healthgrades Honor Roll & Castle Connolly Top Doctor Awards
Ranked one of 316 of the most highly recommended physicians in San Antonio by San Antonio Magazine
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