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Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD

Spine Physiatry* Age 52
Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD
3.8 (59 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is a Spine Physiatry Specialist in West Chester, PA.
Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD
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Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD

Spine Physiatry* Age 52
West Chester, PA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is a Spine Physiatry Specialist in West Chester, PA.

About

Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is a Spine Physiatry Specialist in West Chester, PA and has 26 years experience. They graduated from Stanford University in 1998 and completed a residency at Stanford University Hospital & Clinic.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Chester County Hospital. Dr. Schaeffer has experience treating conditions like Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Radiculopathy and Osteoarthritis of Spine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaeffer received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schaeffer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schaeffer is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Nerve Block
Back Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Facet Blocks
Steroid Injection
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Disorders
Back Impairment
Back Injuries
Back Sprain
Back Strain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Back Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Facet Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Fracture
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Hand Conditions
Headache
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Disorders
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lipedema
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Lower Back Muscle Strain
Migraine
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Miner's Knee
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Sacroiliac Pain Syndrome
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Bulbar Motor Neuropathy
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Whiplash
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Arthrocentesis
Botox® Injection
Electrodiagnostic Procedure
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Block
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Block
Facet Joint Injection
Ganglion Impar Block
Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Block
Injection Therapy
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Medical Branch Block
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Conduction Studies
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Physical Therapy
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Keystone Health Plan East POS
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Matthew Schaeffer MD PC
    915 Old Fern Hill Rd Ste 1, West Chester, PA 19380
  2. 2 Office
    460 Creamery Way Ste 100, Exton, PA 19341
  3. 3 Premier Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Associates Ltd
    400 McFarlan Rd Ste 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaeffer
3.8
Based on 59 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
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3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (15)

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Jul 22, 2023
I’v had horrible back problems for months, no one knew what was the problem until I saw Dr Schaeffer. Within a single appointment he helped me figure out what the problem was and created a safe solution . I haven’t had pain since!
— Jul 22, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Schaeffer believes that over 90% of all neck and back pain can be successfully treated without surgery. As a top back doctor, he focuses on finding the cause of the pain and providing thorough education to patients. Treatment begins with a thorough examination and may include diagnostic testing, a comprehensive physical therapy plan, oral and topical medications, fluoroscopically guided epidural and spine injections and alternative therapeutic exercises...

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is a spine physiatry specialist in West Chester, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1998. He specializes in Spine Physiatry, Pain Medicine, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Spine Physiatry
Pain Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lankenau Hopital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University Hospital & Clinic
    2003
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaeffer's profile.

Dr. Schaeffer frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Radiculopathy and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is affiliated with Chester County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA