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Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Portage, MI.
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Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Portage, MI
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Portage, MI.

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Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Portage, MI and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital, Transylvania Regional Hospital, Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital and Sturgis Hospital. Dr. Schaefer has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaefer received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Fibular Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Joint Pain
Fibular Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Joint Pain
Fibular Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Humerus Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hernia
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Surgery
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Associates of Kalamazoo
    7901 S 12th St Ste 101, Portage, MI 49024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 978-0444
  2. 2 Ervin Novak MD Phd
    6565 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 372-7494
  3. 3 Blue Ridge Bone & Joint
    129 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 258-8800
  4. 4 Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center
    203 Winston Dr, Marshall, MI 49068
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 789-4380

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Feb 20, 2020
I have had two knee replacements which went very well. Many of my family members have had surgeries performed by Dr. Schaefer with great results. He is the caring and attentive physician around. I would highly recommend hyim
Brenda — Feb 20, 2020
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Biography
  • Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Portage, MI and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1986. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
  • Mount Carmel Medical Center
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cincinnati Sports Medical Center
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaefer's profile.

Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD is affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital, Transylvania Regional Hospital, Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital and Sturgis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Schaefer, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Borgess Hospital

    1521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Transylvania Regional Hospital

    1116 PO Box, Brevard, NC

  • Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital

    420 W High St, Dowagiac, MI

  • Sturgis Hospital

    916 Myrtle St, Sturgis, MI