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Max Schaefer

Max Schaefer, DO

Addiction MedicineFamily MedicineOsteopathic Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
  • Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Primary Care Longmeadow
  2. Corewell Health Substance Use Treatment & Education Center Niles
    • 42 North Saint Joseph Avenue, Suite 300, Niles, MI 49120
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Experience

Education

  • Residency: Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM, 2022
  • Residency: Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, Family Medicine, 2021
  • Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2017

Board Certifications

  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM: American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, 2022
  • Family Medicine/OMT: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2021
  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2021

Insurance

Please contact the practice office to confirm your specific plan. If you have questions about paying for care or would like to speak to a financial counselor, please visit our financial assistance page.
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  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Claritev
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • Lakeland Care Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

76 ratings, 32 reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr Schaefer is better than good. I feel fortunate that he is my doctor. Goes above and beyond.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    THEE best Dr I have ever had ANYWHERE Ive ever been. Patient, informative, knowledgable, he REALLY CARES and it shows!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Hope he never leaves this practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    I trust him with my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    I am so lucky that he took me on as a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    He is a true blessing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    I dont have enuff time to tex t all the wonderful thinks about Dr Shaefer. He listens and i dont feel rushed or hurried 2 He tells it like it is in a way i can understand 3 He explains EVERYTHING in detail 4 He seems to actually care about me and is excited for my sobriety 5 He is just a cool cat!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I truly believe that he is trying to help me and with multiple issues he’s doing his best and always looking out for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Has a genuine concern for me and my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    He was just great I dunno what to say he just did everything right AND he listened and he is patient. I love him...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    He takes care of everything thing that is needed to make sure you are feeling better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    He is VERY nice, thorough and explains things so you understand!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Love him best Dr ever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Cares about his patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    He's very friendly and he's a real good doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Great doctor and person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Best best best so compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    My experiences with Dr. Schaefer are always Excellent. He is an Asset to the office Excellent and I Highly Recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    He listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    He cares! He does not rush away. Takes time to listen and answers any questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Very good doctor. I wish all doctors were that kind and honest about their patients and their needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Dr. Max Schaefer is a very knowledgeable physician who specializes in treating patients with chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome who has complicated illnesses and chronic conditions such as myself. He is very caring for his patients and very supportive of his patients. He find a treatment plan that works best for them. And he works with other physicians in the treatment program with the patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I feel very confident under his care. He is very knowledgeable and explains questions in a way a non-medical person can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    He was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    He is a great provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    He cares,why say more

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    As I said, just the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr staffers nurse is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    I already let people know how blessed I am to have doctor Schaefer as my primary doctor and will continue to speak praise on him. He’s wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    Staff very friendly and helpfull.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    I feel comfortable with my provider & can trust him to help me improve my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Dr. Schaefer has been an amazing physician in my life.