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David H. Schaer, MD FACC

Location: East Brunswick and Edison

A native of New York City, Dr. David H. Schaer attended Sheepshead Bay High School. After receiving his BA degree in Music from Vassar College, Dr. Schaer attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego. Upon graduation, Dr. Schaer pursued internal medicine with a three year residency at New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center. He completed further specialty training in cardiovascular disease with a three year fellowship at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Schaer joined Cardiology Associates of New Brunswick in 1987.  He serves as co-director of the cardiac catheterization lab at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Dr Schaer has been listed in 'America's Best Doctors.' Dr. Schaer has also served as an officer at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick. He helped to found the Partners in Education program where local professionals work with teachers in inner-city schools. Dr. Schaer writes music for piano and performs annually at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital during the Physicians and Their Arts Festival. Dr. Schaer lives in East Brunswick with his family.

  • Education

    • Vassar College
    • University of California, San Diego

  • Training

    • New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
    • George Washington University Hospital

  • Specialties

    • General cardiology
    • Interventional cardiology

  • Board Certification

    • Cardiovascular disease
    • Interventional cardiology
    • Internal Medicine

What people say

  • “Dr. Schaer's careful examination and interpretation of test results combined with his expertise saved my husband's life. He is my cardiologist as well. His approach should be a role model for all cardiologists”

  • “Dr. Schaer was thorough in his examination and testing. His expertise and care saved my husband's life..”

  • “Dr.Schaer explained his every move during the procedure and constantly asked about my comfort level. A marvelous cardiologist whom I would not have any reservation to recommend to others.”

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