Dr. Malinda R. Schaefer, MD, PHD

(176 Ratings)

Specializes in: Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Medical College of Georgia

Professional interests include: pregnancy, women's health issues, high risk pregnancy

500 E Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245

(319) 339-3551

Dr. Malinda R. Schaefer, MD, PHD is a perinatologist in Iowa City, IA specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Malinda R. Schaefer, MD, PHD is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

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411 10th Street Se Suite 1200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

(319) 362-3434

(319) 356-3949

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500 E Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245

(319) 339-3551

(319) 248-7945

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“-- Malinda Schaefer, MD, PhD, of the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, on delivering the world's most premature baby.”—"Opinion | 'I Can't Pee Like I Used to Pee': What We Heard This Week", MedPage Today, August 2025

“"We want what is best for patients, so we really try to convey that we do not know what the outcomes will be for these extremely premature births," said Malinda Schaefer, M.D., Ph.D., the high-risk...”—"World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday", Fox News, July 2025

“Malinda Schaefer, MD, PhD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center in Iowa City, who delivered Nash, said had he been born the day before, he...”—"Delivering the World's Most Premature Baby, as Told by the Medical Team", MedPage Today, July 2025

Education & Training

Dr. Malinda R. Schaefer, MD, PHD graduated from Medical College of Georgia. She has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Malinda R. Schaefer, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Malinda R. Schaefer, MD, PHD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.27 out of 5 stars based on 176 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Malinda R. Schaefer, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.

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Biography

Dr. Malinda Schaefer is a medical specialist in maternal and fetal medicine. Dr. Schaefer graduated from Medical College of Georgia. In her practice, she is particularly interested in high risk pregnancy. Her average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.