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Dr. Susan Schaefer
By Emily Pietro
Allergy season is a time most of us dread – runny noses, itchy eyes and other symptoms are bothersome to most of us. Dr. Susan Schaefer of
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester, however, is fascinated by these normally bothersome symptoms, which is why she decided to specialize in
allergies and immunology.

Originally from Washington, DC, Dr. Schaefer completed her medical training in various parts of the United States. She attended medical school
at Georgetown in Washington, DC, her residency in pediatrics at Louisiana State University, and her fellowship at the University of Tennessee,
specializing in allergy and immunology.

Describing herself as an independent person, Dr. Schaefer says, “I always felt that it was important for me to be independent and be able to
completely rely on myself. I never wanted to be in a position where I was dependent on someone else’s salary. I have always liked science and
biology and wanted to work with people. All of these factors, along with wanting to be productive and contribute to society, made becoming a
doctor seem like a perfect fit for me.”

Dr. Schaefer chose to specialize in allergies and immunology because of her fascination with the immune system and because of the level of
competence this area of expertise would give her in diagnosing patients. Dr. Schaefer says, “It’s really rewarding when a patient comes to you not
knowing what’s going on and I’m able to piece everything together and help them get some answers. Other types of doctors have a narrower
scope, but we see the big picture.”

One of her biggest inspirations during her training was Dr. Phil Lieberman. “Dr. Lieberman is one of those people that I met that made me say,
‘That’s the kind of doctor I want to be.’ He’s brilliant. He has so much information at his fingertips, and he’s so good with patients. I would consider
myself 100% successful if I could emulate him.”

The most challenging part of being a doctor, according to Dr. Schaefer, is striking a balance between work and home. She is especially thankful
for her supportive husband, who is always happy to lend a hand when she feels that there is not enough of her to go around at all times.


Dr. Schaefer is clearly both knowledgeable and passionate about her line of work, which contributes to the many reasons why she is an
inspirational woman.


For more information, Dr. Schaefer can be contacted at (603) 695-2560, or visit the Dartmouth-Hitchcock website at:
http://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/Manchester/