Shannon Ray Schrader, MD

When I was very, very ill and close to death with multible comorbidites and multiple claims for real disabilities Dr. Schrader was there to help me. His evaluations and help through my illnesses have helped me survive and thrive back into health. His education and wisdom have helped me survive these terrible times. He is the best of men. 

My doctor is Shannon Ray Schrader. What makes him “super“ to me? A great many things: he’s highly skilled, he’s caring, he’s attentive, he listens and he does a great deal more. But if I were to choose a single episode in our association that makes him super in my eyes, it would have to be the time he saved my life. It happened about a dozen years ago. For several weeks I had been disturbed by a number of vague symptoms – sudden weakness in the legs, fatigue, loss of appetite, inertia and general moodiness. None of them were particularly alarming in themselves, and they were all seemingly unrelated. Being stubborn, I refused to give in to a little discomfort. I told myself that these symptoms were nothing serious – just another swing in my blood pressure, another spell of the blues or maybe I was just getting old. The trouble was that my energy was draining away so gradually and imperceptibly that I didn’t notice the change. And there lay the danger. Ultimately, I couldn’t disregard the symptoms any longer. I made an appointment with Dr. Schrader. He reviewed my symptoms, drew some blood and sent me home to await the test results. The next morning he called me: “We’ve got to get you to the emergency room immediately!” he exclaimed. “Your kidneys are shutting down. I’m sending one of my nurses to drive you to the hospital right now.” I was rushed to intensive care, where a team of doctors managed to flush my system and “jump-start” my kidneys. Once my kidneys had resumed their normal function, I rebounded rapidly. After just a couple of days I was discharged. Dr. Schrader told me later that when he saw the results of my blood tests he knew that there wasn’t a moment to lose. The last patient he had whose potassium levels registered as high as mine had died before his very eyes. Undoubtedly, his quick action had saved my life. Thanks, Doc—you’re super.

I appreciate my doctor for his dedication and empathetic care. His commitment to my well-being has been appreciated in navigating my healthcare. Beyond just addressing my physical ailments, he takes time to listen and provide clear explanations and offers support that extends beyond the confines of a medical appointment.

The day I was diagnosed with HIV it thought my life was over. All I saw was darkness and no light ahead for me. As I struggle with this new revelation I needed a human to know what I was going thru. I called my doctor, Shanon Schrader and broke the news to him. He tells me that he needs to see me immediately to prepare a plan of action. I went to his office but I felt like I was in a surreal world still struggling with my new reality. I went into his office and I cried as I talk to him. He listened and in his forever calmed voice told me. This is not a death sentence, you can live a long productive life if you take care of yourself. As I listen to his explanation of treatment options I felt like a burden was lifting from my shoulders and the darks clouds started to dissipate. He was the second person that new about my condition and I told him I did not wanted my family to know about it because I did not wanted their pity or to put them thru more pain. He said that is up to you, to let the people you want to know and share with them what you going thru. Towards the end of the visit came the moment I would forever remember and is the reason why I’m an MDVIP member, and would never let go of Dr Schrader, he gave me a hug and said, we are together on this, you will be fine. Under his constant care unwavering devotion to his patients I stand here today undetectable and whit and immune system that rivals those without HIV. At the hardest and darkest moments of my life Dr Schrader was there and it was precisely what I needed a shoulder to cry on and a rock to forge my future. Dr Schrader and his staff are not just another medical office. To me they are as family and I treat them as such. I will forever be grateful and thankful to have him as my primary care provider.