Jenna K Schauer, MD
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Overview
Jenna Schauer, MD is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist who specializes in advanced cardiac care for children with heart failure, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, and those who may need mechanical circulatory support or heart transplantation. She cares for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, providing compassionate, family-centered care and partnering closely with patients and their families to help them navigate complex heart conditions with confidence and understanding.
Dr. Schauer earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, magna cum laude, from Brown University before receiving her Doctor of Medicine from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where she also completed a scholarly concentration in medical education. She completed her pediatric residency at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, followed by fellowship training in pediatric cardiology at Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington. She then pursued an advanced fellowship in pediatric heart failure and heart transplantation at Seattle Children's Hospital, gaining specialized expertise in caring for children with advanced heart disease. She also earned a Certificate in Palliative Care from the University of Washington, reflecting her commitment to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for children and families facing serious illness.
Dr. Schauer has expertise in caring for children with heart failure, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, myocarditis, and children who require advanced heart therapies, including ventricular assist devices (VADs) and heart transplantation. She works closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans that address each child's unique medical needs while supporting families throughout every stage of care.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Schauer is actively involved in clinical research focused on improving outcomes for children with heart failure, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and heart transplantation. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized for her research with national awards, helping advance the understanding and treatment of complex pediatric heart conditions.
As an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Schauer is also passionate about medical education and mentoring future pediatric cardiologists. Families appreciate her thoughtful, compassionate approach, her ability to explain complex medical information in clear, understandable language, and her dedication to providing personalized care that supports both patients and their loved ones.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pediatric Heart Failure
- Pediatric Heart Transplant
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Female
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- NY Signature
- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
ElderServe
- Special Needs
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Individual Network (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
UnitedHealthcare
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- Medicare Managed Care
- SelectHealth
- Special Needs
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- 2016 The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Internship: 2017 MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Harvard University
- Residency: 2019 Pediatrics, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Harvard University
- Fellowship: 2022 Pediatric Cardiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Cardiology