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Department Sleep Disorders Center
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.2165
Fax:
216.636.0090

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Actigraphy
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Clinical Trials
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation
  • First Seizure Assessment
  • Interpretation of EEG in the Critical Care Setting
  • Intracranial EEG Monitoring and Brain Mapping for Presurgical Evaluation
  • Polysomnogram
  • Positive Airway Pressure Titration (CPAP; Bilevel PAP Titration)
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Sleep Studies
View all 12 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Adult Epilepsy
  • Brain Malformations Causing Epilepsy
  • Circadian Rhythm Disorders
  • Complex Epilepsy in Adults
  • Geriatric Epilepsy
  • Hypersomnia
  • Insomnia
  • Intractable (Drug Resistant) Epilepsy
  • Malformations of Cortical Development
  • Narcolepsy
  • Neurofibromatosis Causing Epilepsy
  • Rem Sleep Behavior Disorder
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Seizures
  • Sleep and Epilepsy Issues
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Status Epilepticus (Continuous Seizures)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Causing Seizures
  • Women's Health and Epilepsy
View all 19 Specialties +
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Biography

About Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS

Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS is Director of the Sleep Disorders Center and Staff in the Epilepsy Center. She is Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University with a Joint Appointment in the Women’s Health Center at Cleveland Clinic.

Certified by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine and the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology, she has treated patients with sleep disorders and epilepsy at Cleveland Clinic since 1995. She has served as a lead investigator on numerous clinical trials and has published on sleep and epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, EEG, women's issues in epilepsy and sleep disorders.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1996

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Duke University Hospital
Clinical Neurophysiology
Durham, NC USA
1995

Residency - Loyola University Medical Center
Neurology
Maywood, IL USA
1993

Residency - Evanston Hospital
Internal Medicine
Evanston, IL USA
1990

Internship - Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center
Rotating
Chicago, IL USA
1989

Medical Education - Chicago College of Osteo. Med. @ Midwestern University
DO
Downers Grove, IL USA
1988

Undergraduate - Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL USA
1984

Additional Training

  • Master of Science in Clinical Research from Case Western Reserve University, 2011

Professional Highlights

  • Published several books on sleep disorders including "The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Sleep Disorders", Kaplan Publishing, 2009 and "Sleep Disorders: A Case a Week from the Cleveland Clinic", Oxford University Press, 2010.

Certifications

  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Sleep Medicine
  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy

Specialty Interests

Adult epilepsy and sleep disorders, sleep and epilepsy, women's health and epilepsy, clinical trials, clinical neurophysiology, surgical evaluation of epilepsy

Awards & Honors

  • Listed in "Top Docs," Cleveland Magazine, 2007-11.
  • Received 2004 Epilepsy Association Legacy Award, 2006-2007 Cleveland Clinic Innovators Award, and 2008 Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute Professional Staff Award.

Innovations & Patents

  • Pioneering use of hotel-based sleep laboratories in a large tertiary care center

Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  • American Epilepsy Society
  • Sleep Research Society
  • American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS.

(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 7/28/2023, Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals, plc

Donation of Financial Interest. Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer has consulted for, received compensation for serving as a fiduciary from, or received royalties from the following companies but instructed them to donate all compensation to not-for-profit causes or to the Cleveland Clinic to support research and education:

  • American Academy of Neurology

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

110 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

22 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023

The care by the Dr, np, or PA was seemless. They were all interested in the best outcome.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

I was so impressed with the doctor's level of understanding and caring for my son's issues, I almost cried!! I would HIGHLY recommend her to everybody!

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Foldvary is very attentive, informed, thorough and patient.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

She was absolutely amazing in the questions that were asked and the genuine concern to find answers and continue to question and test until we do. It was a very encouraging visit after such a struggle with my health.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023

When you have the best of the best physician, you take the appointments that you can get versus the appointments that are convenient. No fault of the Cleveland Clinic or Dr. Foldvary

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023

Dr. Foldvary Schaefer makes time to answer my questioms during our appointments and shares information on current and developing treatment options. Her attention amd delivery of information sets her apart from other providers

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

Dr. Foldvary came highly recommended and she certainly didn't disappoint me I am so happy to find a neurologist like her she's everything that I was looking for

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

I Am fortunate to have Dr. Folvary-Schaffer As my physician. She is professional and very concerned about my condition. Has made an extraordinary effort to treat my very complicated condition.

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

Dr. Foldary is one of my favorite doctors. She takes the time to listen. She takes accurate notes ( which is not common anymore). She is interested and remembers things from past experiences. What a great personality!

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

She listened to my concerns and didn't just dismiss them. She is very kind and knowledgeable. I wish I would have come here sooner!

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

I have been a patient of Dr Foldvary for more than 20 years. From my first appointment she and her team have been wonderful.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

Dr. Foldvary Schaefer is incredibly knowledgeable and caring, the perfect combination in a doctor.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

I really appreciate how accessible Dr. Foldvary and her team are. It has really contributed positively to my health management.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

Dr. Foldvary provided excellent and reassuring care.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

I never really trust doctors, but I felt I could trust Dr Foldvary after the first visit. I have to have a LP and you could tell she did not make this decision lightly I will be bringing my son to see her.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023

Dr. Nancy Foldvary Schaefer ALWAYS has a smile and is happy to see me. She thoroughly explains, she is the BEST!

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023

I hold Dr Foldvary in the highest regard. She's professional, caring and direct. She explains her care plan and rationale. The best in her field.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023

I have gained so much respect for Dr. Foldvary that I "referred" my own wife to her. I have found Dr. Foldvary to be very knowledgeable, intelligent, and also genuinely caring about my welfare! I'm not one who is easily impressed, but I've been impressed by her for many years.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023

Dr. Foldvary-Schaffer listened to my questions and concerns. She was very knowledgeable and clear when explaining information in regard to my medical needs. She was very patient and thorough.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023

GOOD; BEST DOCTORS IN THE U.S. FOR Brain disease & the VERY RARE LIKE mine!

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2022

Dr.F makes us feel heard. She looks at more than one issue. We are very happy with her.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022

Dr Foldvary is wonderful ,not only cares about the patient but the family as well! Love her and trust her with my care!

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