
Max Schaefer, DO
Addiction MedicineFamily MedicineOsteopathic Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
- Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals
Locations
- Corewell Health Primary Care Longmeadow
- 4 Longmeadow Village Drive, Niles, MI 49120
- Get Directions
- phone: 269-684-6000
- fax: 269-684-1388
- Corewell Health Substance Use Treatment & Education Center Niles
- 42 North Saint Joseph Avenue, Suite 300, Niles, MI 49120
- Get Directions
- phone: 269-687-1126
- fax: 269-687-1127
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
- 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 reviewsCorewell 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Hope he never leaves this practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
I trust him with my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
I am so lucky that he took me on as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
He is a true blessing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Has a genuine concern for me and my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
He takes care of everything thing that is needed to make sure you are feeling better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
He is VERY nice, thorough and explains things so you understand!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Love him best Dr ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Cares about his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
He's very friendly and he's a real good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Great doctor and person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Best best best so compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
He listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
He cares! He does not rush away. Takes time to listen and answers any questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
He is a great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
He cares,why say more
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
As I said, just the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr staffers nurse is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Staff very friendly and helpfull.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
I feel comfortable with my provider & can trust him to help me improve my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr. Schaefer has been an amazing physician in my life.