
Kathleen Schaeffer, DO, FACOG
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Kathleen Schaeffer
Title
Head, Section of Gynecology
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and Honors
South Jersey Magazine "Best Doctors 2015"
Departments
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Programs & Centers
Center for LGBTQ+ Health
Practice Group :
Cooper University Physicians
Locations
- 3 Cooper Plaza, Sheridan Pavilion, Suite 104, Camden, NJ 08103
- Get Directions
- phone: 856-968-8695
- fax: 856-968-8697
- 4 Plaza Drive, Suite 403, Sewell, NJ 08080
- Get Directions
- phone: 856-270-4020
- fax: 856-270-4022
Clinical Interests
Minimally invasive surgery, breastfeeding, LGBTQ+ healthEducation and Training
Education
- Residency: Cooper University Hospital, Ob/Gyn, 2005
- Internship: Medical University of South Carolina Health University Medical Center, Surgery, 2001
- Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2000
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
194 ratings, 65 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr Shaffer & her staff are professional,kind, caring. I never felt rushed. Highly recommend!
- Reviewed on 2/10/2026
The doctor was nice and very informative. Down to earth..
- Reviewed on 2/7/2026
Dr. Schaffer sees you for the person you are, and tries to understand. She will give you information about yourself that helps you cope with your problems physically and mentally. She's awesome, and I would recommend her to anyone.
- Reviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr. Schaefer has always been very professional. She's a calm person, a great demeanor. She explains things thoroughly, answers any questions, and always follows up with if there was anything else that I hadn't brought up that she could think of to tell me she would.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
My appointment went very well.
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
It was good
- Reviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Schaeffer takes time to explain everything and makes me feel very comfortable.
- Reviewed on 1/20/2026
When I called to explain that I was held over at another doctors appointment, they rescheduled me for an hour later. As always, Dr. Schaeffer is a doctor I feel comfortable with and trust.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Dr. Schaeffer is the best. I am so grateful that she is still at Cooper. I truly like her disposition - she is so calm and reassuring. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
Everyone was really nice and the provider gave excellent care. I will definitely schedule my next appointment with this provider at this location.
- Reviewed on 1/13/2026
Answers all questions in a way I understand.
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
I feel very good about the attention I receive from all the staff; they are very kind.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Very nice and caring and cordial atmosphere.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
very satisfied
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr Schaffer is a wonderful caring person. I saw her for the first time and was very happy with my decision to see her
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
So appreciate Dr. Schaeffer. Always professional and makes you feel at ease. Staff is friendly and caring as well. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/2/2025
Overall excellent.
- Reviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Schaeffer is an extremely knowledgeable but down to earth doctor. She always takes the time to answer my questions and listen to my concerns. She follows through with her referrals, follow up tasks, etc. in a very timely manner. The Sewell OB/GYN office always makes me feel welcome and taken care of.
- Reviewed on 11/18/2025
Awesome and very professionally run
- Reviewed on 11/15/2025
The staff is very professional. The office is clean & Dr. Scheaffer is the best ! !
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Schaffer always takes time to ask if I have any questions and concerns. She tries to give me as much information as possible.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
The whole team from checkin to check out was amazing and very helpful
- Reviewed on 11/11/2025
Everyone was so nice and friendly from the front desk to the medical assistant to the nurses to the doctor. Definitely recommending to family and friends!
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Everyone was wonderful! I had to wait a bit for an appointment but that is not an issue for me as she is a great physician.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Love Dr Schaefer and her staff. Always accommodating, understanding, patient and attentive.
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
She was very kind and very precise in her question and answer.
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
I came later after my scheduled time. The receptionist helped me to ask Dr. Schaeffer if she could see me. Every time they always made this happen. I really appreciate how much they care about patient.
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr. Schaeffer was kind, gentle and patient. She definitely used a holistic approach and quickly developed a trusting and therapeutic relationship. Very pleased with exam and recommendations/orders. Very thorough.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
I work with Dr. Schaeffer and I'm a part of the faculty for the generalist OB/GYN providers. Dr. Schaeffer fit me in her schedule for this endometrial biopsy. She was gentle, caring, compassionate. Absolutely amazing.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Schaeffer is AMAZING. She is compassionate and always listens making you feel like you are the only person in the office.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
I truly like and respect Dr. Schaeffer.
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
I had a very pleasant experience at my wellness visit. My doctor and the nursing staff answered all my questions and was very kind to me during my appointment.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
I switched over to Cooper about a year and a half ago and I've been very happy with Dr. Schaefer. She truly cares. Takes detailed notes and answers questions to my understanding. I never feel like she talks over my head and I also feel like she's invested in my overall well-being.
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr. Schaeffer is thorough and listens to any of my concerns.
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Schaeffer is the best. Her office staff is wonderful. I had the best experience in the Sewell office.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
She is very concerned about me as a person and I feel very much cared for when I am with her knowledge and care make the best
- Reviewed on 10/4/2025
I was in and out in 35 minutes - that's the shortest it's ever taken and I wish it was always that way!
- Reviewed on 9/30/2025
Dr Schaeffer is easy to talk to, and she really listens.
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr. Schaeffer is wonderful. She is kind and compassionate. She carefully listened to me and explained various options so I could easily understand and make the best decision medically.
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
I always have a good experience at this facility. Staff is aways pleasant and professional.
- Reviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr Schaefer and the office staff were very efficient . I had a minimal wait time and everyone was extremely polite and showed that they genuinely cared.
- Reviewed on 9/7/2025
I really liked the gynecologist's treatment and humility. I wish other areas of health would do the same. Often, you need to see a specialist and can't get an appointment when you need it.
- Reviewed on 9/7/2025
Dr. Schaeffer is the best and the staff is great! Seems like a lot of new people in the office, but I was still provided with the same level of service.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
The Dr and staff was very courteous.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Friendly staff
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
I've been going to Dr.Schaefer for over 20 years and that speaks volumes. Even living in Philly I'll take that ride to see her. She's a wonderful person and doctor.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Schaeffer is very patient with me , explained my treatment and she provided a translation when I asked. So , I trust her as my Dr. and I am very confident with her.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
It was my first time meeting with this doctor and she put me at ease immediately. I walked into the appointment with alot of anxiety and I left feeling much more confident and less nervous.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Exceptionally pt. Care
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
It was a bit of a wait, but I assume it was because she takes her time with each patient. I like her.
- Reviewed on 8/18/2025
I'd like to compliment Kathleen Schaefer. She's been my gynecologist and she's great. She's personable, she's caring, she's a good listener and a good advisor. I would recommend her greatly. She's a great person. Thank you,
- Reviewed on 8/7/2025
Wonderful doctor!
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr Schaeffer made me feel comfortable and confident in trusting in her. She showed interest in me and asked appropriate questions. I would recommend Dr. Schaeffer to anyone looking for an OB-GYN doctor. Thank you for your service!
- Reviewed on 6/27/2025
Truly a fantastic doctor. Would recommend to family and friends.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
Excellent doctor and staff. Great experience
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
I am happy with my visit. The provider was understanding and patient and she resolved my issues. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Everything went well thank you
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
Great place and I really like my dr. She's fabulous and very family oriented and caring
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
Always friendly, fast and courteous.
- Reviewed on 3/13/2025
My mother was admitted through the ED-everyone she interacted with showed her the utmost care, kindness, & compassion. They also showed great empathy & compassion to our family during her stay. From the front desk to Jackie her med NP-everyone was terrific.
- Reviewed on 3/13/2025
Love Dr. Schaeffer she is always nice, informative and cares about what I think and feel
- Reviewed on 2/14/2025
I love Dr. Schaeffer. She is very humane, very caring, and very careful with her clients, her patients.
- Reviewed on 2/8/2025
Dr. Schaeffer is my most favorite doctor, from my entire life experience. She is a gem of a person.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2025
She was thorough and quick!
- Reviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr. Schaeffer and her team were amazing!