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Marie Schaefer

Marie Schaefer , MD

Sports Medicine

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Marie Schaefer

Biography

Marie Schaefer, MD is a staff physician with appointments in both the Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute and Medicine Institute. She is board certified in Family Medicine with a specialty certification in Primary Care Sports Medicine.  She works primarily in the Center for Sports Health and serves as the Head Team Physician and NCAA Health Care Administrator for Cleveland State University.

She is from Parma, OH and completed her undergraduate studies at Ohio Wesleyan University prior to attending Yale School of Medicine.  Upon graduation, she completed a residency in Family Medicine at the Ohio State University and completed a pediatric and adult Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

She holds a faculty position of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.  She is also the team physician of Lakewood High School and the Verb Ballets company.

Dr. Schaefer enjoys working with athletes and active people of all ages in injury treatment and prevention. She has specialty training in working with pediatric athletes including concussion management.  Her specialty interests include non-operative management of orthopaedic conditions, acute and chronic sports injuries, tendon or ligament conditions, and management of medical problems in sports.

Locations

  1. Sports Medicine Center
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  2. Lutheran Hospital
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  3. Lakewood Family Health Center
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  4. Lakewood Family Health Center
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2016
  • Residency: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2015
  • Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, 2012
  • Undergraduate: Ohio Wesleyan University, 2007

Board Certifications

  • Sports Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2016
  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2015

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians; Ohio Academy of Family Physicians; American Medical Society of Sports Medicine

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Schaefer has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

88 ratings, 15 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    Dr is an excellent provider and very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr Schaefer is an Incredible doctor with excellent experience and a kind and caring approach to her work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr Schaffer is wonderful. Love seeing her for my care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Marie Schaefer is hands down the best doctor I've met in my lifetime. Less than-great experiences prior to Dr Schaefer left me questioning Cle Clinic's abilities as a greater whole. Dr. Schaefer has single-handedly restored my faith as a patient at CLE Clinic. She had reaffirmed I will be cared for and my health is important. Thank you so much for being the intelligent and kind soul that you are Dr. Schaefer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Dr. Schaefer is the best. Incredibly knowledgeable and takes time to listen and explain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Everything id always great with Dr. Schafer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Marie is an exemplary physician. I have recommended many people to her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr Marie is the BEST

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    I had a good experience with the doctor and nurse they were very helpful very open to listening on my pain level

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

    Dr always listens and explains the situation or solution. And she answers any questions I might have

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Because of my education and life experiences she always talks to me in a non-condescending way and appreciates what I bring to the table

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr. Schaefer and her staff are excellent. She spends lots of time listening to my concerns and helps me greatly. I feel like I have a true partner in my healthcare.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr. Schaefer is amazing fantastic doctor and person!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr. Shearer is a great physician, I admire her attention to details and caring friendly manners

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    I am very comfortable with Dr Schaefer, she is thorough and very competent and seems to follow up quite well.