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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
4.6 out of 5
( 443 Ratings
90 Comments )
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Comments
  • Feb 9, 2026
    It was a great experience. The doctor was amazing. The staffing is an awesome service. I feel very grateful and a blessing to meet this family. It feels like a family. Thank you so much. And I always pray for more doctors and staff be like that. That's an awesome thing. Thank you.
  • Feb 3, 2026
    Yes, you need to change the way people are to get appointments. The way it is set up now, it is virtually impossible. It took me four days to get someone to answer a phone and take a message. This answering service is not going to work for you guys. Thank you.
  • Jan 20, 2026
    The staff were superb from start to finish, from checking in to the medical assistant to Dr. Schafer. He came in, explained everything very thorough. I was actually, I got my x-rays before he even came in and then he was able to review them. Then he re-reviewed them with me, explained everything, gave me my options. We picked the cortisone shot, injected my knee, and I have been pain-free since. So kudos to them. I would definitely recommend them and I have them saved in my phone as they will be my orthoped
  • Jan 13, 2026
    Dr. Schafer is wonderful at explaining the procedure and answering all the questions I have. It made me feel good that I was important enough to pay attention to, so I thank him very much and all his staff for being extremely good during this time for me. Thank you.
  • Jan 13, 2026
    I have no problem with the staff, nor the doctors, nor the nurses, nor the x-rays. He gives you 100% attention, and if you don't understand something, you ask him and he will tell you.
  • Jan 13, 2026
    The doctor could take more time.
  • Jan 5, 2026
    Dr Schafer is the best!
  • Dec 30, 2025
    My visit with Dr. Schafer is always exceptional. He is very professional and has helped me a lot with my shoulders. I did get an x-ray done and I received a notice today from Parrish that the results were in and I went on my portal and I could not see the results. Although Dr. Schafer did discuss the results with me, but the portal is not working correctly. So that's the only thing I have to say. Everything else was exceptional. Thank you.
  • Dec 30, 2025
    Dr. Schafer has a wonderful manner. He is open and trustworthy. He is never pushy. He offers options and helps you make the decision if you want him to. I trust him completely.
  • Dec 30, 2025
    I would recommend Dr Schafer.
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