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  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Boy
  • Parent(s) Nate & Megan
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 07, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 12:56 PM
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 7
  • Weight (oz) 13
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 20
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Dr. Jacob Schaeffer General Surgeon, diagnoses and treats common conditions; such as, gall bladder disorders, hernias, breast diseases, thyroid disease, colon cancer screening and treatment, gastroesophageal reflux, and varicose veins. No referral is required.

Resources:  General Surgery Procedures See us for lumps, bumps & belly pain Prairie Lakes Acid Reflux Center

Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1790077022
  • Rating 4.8
  • Total Rating Count 149
  • First Name Jacob
  • Last Name Schaeffer
  • Professional Degree MD, FACS
  • Service Specialty Care
  • Specialty General Surgery
  • Location Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
  • Office Address

    Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
    401 9th Ave NW
    Watertown, SD 57201

  • Call for Appointment 605-882-7777
  • Board Certification(s)

    General Surgery

  • Additional Certification(s)

    Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

  • Outreach Locations

    Ortonville Area Health Services

    Avera Milbank Medical Center (Milbank, SD)

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

  • Residency

    Gunderson Health System in La Crosse, WI

  • Total Comments 17
  • Comments [ { "id": 1542309427, "surveyKey": "7720006621", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 15, "comment": "Very impressed with Dr. Schaeffer - both in his skill and how he treated me.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1523852573, "surveyKey": "7572126663", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-09-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 6, "comment": "Friendly, open, honest approach. Good'eye contact.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.8 } }, { "id": 1523852562, "surveyKey": "7572125845", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-09-11T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4 } }, { "id": 1504543013, "surveyKey": "7433100167", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-21T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 20, "comment": "Dr. Schaeffer always listens to me. It takes the time to explain things. It seems genuinely caring about my issues", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542991, "surveyKey": "7433098452", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 23, "comment": "Doctor was very knowledgeable, asked questions\/was interested. Suggested causes and recommended what should be done to find cause. Easy to understand language!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683929, "surveyKey": "6921603558", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "I was very impressed", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683993, "surveyKey": "6893564468", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-20T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 31, "comment": "Dr. Schaeffer was outstanding in the way he communicated with my daughter! He was kind, did not rush, asked questions and encouraged answers and treated us both with kindness and respect!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542874, "surveyKey": "6655084069", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 35, "comment": "What I like best is just how much they go out of there way to make me feel comfortable that more than anything tells me that they are going to care what I tell them", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542858, "surveyKey": "6496767097", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "No concerns", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684139, "surveyKey": "6469589360", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-02T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 10, "comment": "The doctor was very professional and explained issues and treatment.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684147, "surveyKey": "6469589277", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 12, "comment": "My doctor explained to me the procedure he was going to do.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.8 } }, { "id": 1504542729, "surveyKey": "6179090696", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good!!!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542713, "surveyKey": "6104006854", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 14, "comment": "Provider was attentive on my concerns, ask me questions, and gave options and options", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4 } }, { "id": 1504542673, "surveyKey": "6064423717", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 29, "comment": "Just some post-op pains that I was concerned about. Dr Schaeffer took me seriously. Checked me out and alleviated my concerns. Made himself available for future visits if needed.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542657, "surveyKey": "5904039366", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-11-16T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 7, "comment": "Dr and nurse were friendly and personable", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542601, "surveyKey": "5739386080", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-10-14T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542543, "surveyKey": "5621165275", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-09-20T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Additional Info

  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Girl
  • Parent(s) Joe and Sarah
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 09, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 2:13 pm
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 6
  • Weight (oz) 11
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 19 1/2
  • Special Message (no quotes) My baby sister is here! (Big sister)
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  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Boy
  • Parent(s) Jeremy and April
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 09, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 9:29 pm
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 8
  • Weight (oz) 10
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 21
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  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Girl
  • Parent(s) Justin and Jayme
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 10, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 8:09 pm
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 8
  • Weight (oz) 3
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 20
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  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Boy
  • Parent(s) Joshua and Jacqueline
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 10, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 4:20 am
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 8
  • Weight (oz) 3
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 20 1/2
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  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Girl
  • Parent(s) Justin and Casey
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 09, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 3:47 am
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 6
  • Weight (oz) 3
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 19
  • Special Message (no quotes) Look at all of my hair!
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  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Boy
  • Parent(s) Tony & Ashley
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 13, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 9:54 PM
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 7
  • Weight (oz) 4
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 20
  • Special Message (no quotes) Our little blessing.
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  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Girl
  • Parent(s) Dustin & Chantal
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 11, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 7:32 AM
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 8
  • Weight (oz) 10
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 20
  • Special Message (no quotes) Aubrie and Easton's little sister has arrived.
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  • Sex of Baby - (req.) Girl
  • Parent(s) Curtis & Beth
  • Birthday: yyyy-mm-dd use popup on right > - (req.) August 10, 2016
  • Time of Birth - (req.) 8:40 PM
  • Weight (lbs) - (req.) 8
  • Weight (oz) 3
  • Length (number only) - (req.) 20
  • Special Message (no quotes) Look at all of my hair!
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