About
Scott Schaeffer, MD has practiced family medicine for over 25 years in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pennsylvania State University in 1979. He then graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1985. S. Navy from 1986 to 1989. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical Center of Delaware in 1992.
Dr. Schaeffer holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. He joined Stoney Batter Family Medicine Associates as a partner in 1992 and holds an affiliation with Christiana Care Health Systems. Delaware Today named him a Top Doctor in 2020. His clinical interests center on heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and preventive healthcare. He approaches each patient with the goal of building a genuine, lasting relationship, spending real time during appointments, making hospital visits, and remaining available around the clock.
Education & Training
Medical School
The Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Doctorate of Medicine, 1985, Magna Cum Laude
Residency
Family Medicine, Medical Center of Delaware, Wilmington, DE, 1990-1992
Certifications
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schaeffer focuses on heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, alongside broad family and preventive medicine. He also delivers comprehensive wellness care and manages a wide range of acute and chronic health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Schaeffer holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also maintains active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Schaeffer earned his medical degree Magna Cum Laude from The Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1985. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical Center of Delaware in Wilmington, finishing in 1992. S. Navy service.
Dr. Schaeffer has practiced family medicine for over 25 years. He became a partner at Stoney Batter Family Medicine Associates in 1992 and has served the Wilmington area ever since.
Yes. Dr. Schaeffer makes hospital visits for his patients and holds an affiliation with Christiana Care Health Systems, Department of Family Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Schaeffer makes house calls as part of his practice. This is one of the hallmarks of his patient care approach.
Yes. Dr. Schaeffer is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Patients contact him directly, not a covering provider or answering service.
Dr. Schaeffer builds genuine personal relationships with his patients. He spends real time during each visit, thoroughly discusses test results, and partners with patients to create customized plans addressing current health problems while preventing new ones. His philosophy combines the personal attention of traditional primary care with the tools of modern medicine.
Yes. Delaware Today named Dr. Schaeffer a Top Doctor in 2020. He has also served patients in the Wilmington area for over three decades, earning a strong reputation in the community.
Yes. S. Navy as a General Medical Officer at Camp Pendleton from 1986 to 1989. He completed his internship at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton before his active service.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026