Anthony J. Schaeffer
( out of 107 reviews )

Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

801-662-1000

Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at Riverton

801-662-5555

  • As a pediatric urologists, Dr. Schaeffer specializes in diagnosing, managing, and repairing congenital birth defects and acquired conditions involving the male and female urinary and reproductive systems in children from pregnancy to 18 years. He performs surgery on the adrenal glands, kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, penis, testicles, and the inguinal canal. Specific conditions he manages include swelling of the kidneys (hydronephrosis as a result of “UPJ” or “UVJ” obstruction), kidney stones, involuntary urinary leakage (urinary incontinence), Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), reversed flow of urine from the bladder to the kidney (VesicoUreteral Reflux or VUR), poorly functioning bladders as a result of brain or spinal cord problems (neurogenic bladder), undescended testicles (cryptorchidism), swelling of the inguinal canal and/or scrotum (inguinal hernia and hydrocele), and penile curvature (chordee).

    Dr. Schaeffer has extensive training from several of the world's foremost experts in complex urinary reconstruction. This experience has led to a strong interest in repairing the most complex genital and urinary birth defects in boys and girls. These conditions include the diagnosis, surgical repair, and long term management of genital ambiguity (Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD), formerly known as intersex conditions), improperly formed urethras (hypospadias and epispadias), and major bladder reconstructions for those born with an open (bladder exstrophy) or poorly functioning (neurogenic) bladders.

    Dr. Schaeffer believes that the care of one can lead to improved care for other future patients. Accordingly, he asks many patients to become involved with research that seeks to decrease the costs, improve the access, and better the outcomes of all patients.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 107 reviews )

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    May 22, 2023

    He explains everything clearly. Answered all our questions. Was also respectful of our time. Couldn't ask for more from a doctor.

    May 11, 2023

    Dr Schaeffer was approachable with my son and very clear that he needed surgery. The fellow did most of the visit and the explaining and it wasnt clear the doctor would even weigh in unless we had asked. My son had a lot of anxiety about the appointment and we had discussed that the provider was male in advance, which helped him get ready for the appointment. The fellow was female, which was totally fine, but no one told us when we checked in or in the room before so we didnt have time to discuss with him.

    April 05, 2023

    Muy buena atencin

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  • As a pediatric urologists, Dr. Schaeffer specializes in diagnosing, managing, and repairing congenital birth defects and acquired conditions involving the male and female urinary and reproductive systems in children from pregnancy to 18 years. He performs surgery on the adrenal glands, kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, penis, testicles, and the inguinal canal. Specific conditions he manages include swelling of the kidneys (hydronephrosis as a result of “UPJ” or “UVJ” obstruction), kidney stones, involuntary urinary leakage (urinary incontinence), Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), reversed flow of urine from the bladder to the kidney (VesicoUreteral Reflux or VUR), poorly functioning bladders as a result of brain or spinal cord problems (neurogenic bladder), undescended testicles (cryptorchidism), swelling of the inguinal canal and/or scrotum (inguinal hernia and hydrocele), and penile curvature (chordee).

    Dr. Schaeffer has extensive training from several of the world's foremost experts in complex urinary reconstruction. This experience has led to a strong interest in repairing the most complex genital and urinary birth defects in boys and girls. These conditions include the diagnosis, surgical repair, and long term management of genital ambiguity (Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD), formerly known as intersex conditions), improperly formed urethras (hypospadias and epispadias), and major bladder reconstructions for those born with an open (bladder exstrophy) or poorly functioning (neurogenic) bladders.

    Dr. Schaeffer believes that the care of one can lead to improved care for other future patients. Accordingly, he asks many patients to become involved with research that seeks to decrease the costs, improve the access, and better the outcomes of all patients.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Urology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Urology - Boston Children’s Hospital Fellow
    Clinical Effectiveness - Harvard School of Public Health M.P.H.
    Chief Resident Urology - Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Brady Urological Institute Chief Resident
    Urology - Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Brady Urological Institute Resident
    Internship Surgery - Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Intern
    Medicine - University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine M.D.
    Research Fellow Cancer Research - National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute Research Fellow
    German - Northwestern University B.A.

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