David A. Schafer, MD

Accepting New Patients

Position: Orthopedic Surgery
Primary Specialties: Orthopedics (Board Certified), Sports Medicine
Additional Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Languages Spoken: English
Gender: Male

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

( 463 Ratings

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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

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.
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 29, 2025

Very respectful and caring
Dec 15, 2025

Dr. Schafer was a very kind and helpful doctor and I really enjoyed my visit and I learned a lot.
Dec 12, 2025

Dr Schafer is the best ortho I've ever had - and I've had over a dozen!

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