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David A. Schafer, MD

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About David

David Schafer, MD has over 15 years of experience in orthopedics. He completed his medical studies at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and orthopedic fellowship at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California. 

He has particular interest and expertise in: 

  • Advanced arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction of the rotator cuff and labrum
  • Shoulder and elbow arthroplasty
  • Anterior cruciate ligament and all other ligament injuries to the knee
Education
  • Medical School
  • Doctor of Medicine Northwestern University
    Chicago, IL
    1999
  • Residency
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Chicago, IL
    2004
  • Fellowship
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
    Los Angles, CA
    2005
Medical Interests Areas of Interest:
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
Star Ratings
4.5 out of 5
( 348 Ratings
64 Comments )
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Comments
  • May 20, 2025
    I'm very pleased with Dr. Schafer's medical expertise.
  • May 20, 2025
    Dr. Schafer is a kind, knowledgeable and caring person. He explains everything about the patient's needs and does a great job in all situations. I thank him for his honesty.
  • May 19, 2025
    Dr. Schafer was knowledgeable and thorough. He understood the problem and explained the prognosis in a complete manner. He has a very pleasant disposition.
  • May 19, 2025
    The doctor that I had was very, very charming, very friendly, he was very good, I had no problems with him, and we both like music. So, yes, so thank you.
  • May 19, 2025
    Doc very kind friendly with sence of humor
  • May 16, 2025
    You could have scored perfection had I not waited 23 hours for return phone call for appt
  • May 12, 2025
    Always on time. Allows plenty of time to ask questions. Reviews all options available for care.
  • Apr 30, 2025
    Good customer servicr
  • Apr 30, 2025
    Everyone there was great and very professional
  • Apr 29, 2025
    It was a very good experience
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