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Dr. Brian Schafer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Brian Schafer, MD
3.6 (51 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Schafer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Dr. Brian Schafer, MD
3.6 (51 Ratings)
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Dr. Brian Schafer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Cape Girardeau, MO
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Schafer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO.
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Dr. Brian Schafer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at The Campbell Foundation|University Tenn/Memphis Campbell Clin.They currently practice at Advanced Orthopedic Specialists and are affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center. Dr. Schafer has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schafer received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 51 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schafer is board certified in Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Orthopedic Specialists - Cape Girardeau
    48 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
  2. 2 Advanced Orthopedic Specialists - Poplar Bluff
    225 Physicians Park, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Steroid Injection
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Hip Injury
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Marfan Syndrome
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Decompression
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Injection Therapy
Joint Injection
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spine Fracture Treatment
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Wound Repair

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schafer
3.6
Based on 51 Reviews
5 Stars (32)
4 Stars (1)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (17)

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Dec 01, 2023
I got in quickly for this follow up after knee replacement. The check in was quick and easy and Dr Schafer was pleasant and clear in answering all questions. Very good visit as always
Jeff Till — Dec 01, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • I want to work with my patients to make sure they understand what their condition is and all the treatment options for that condition. Getting better is a team effort and if you understand what is causing the problem you will be better able to particip

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Biography
  • Dr. Brian Schafer, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1993. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital|Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis
    1994
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Campbell Foundation|University Tenn/Memphis Campbell Clin
    1998
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Schafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schafer's profile.

Dr. Schafer frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Schafer, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Schafer, MD holds board certification in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Schafer has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO

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