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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
4.7 out of 5
( 442 Ratings
87 Comments )
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Comments
  • Apr 8, 2026
    He stopped an aggravated nerve that was aggravated in my knee down from my back to my knee. He gave me a cortisone shot and it's like magic. It stopped the pain in my knee to where you can actually touch the knee without it being sensitive. And I really appreciate Dr. Schafer. I really do.
  • Apr 1, 2026
    Dr. Schafer and his staff are great. I feel completely confident in his care. He discusses everything, goes over my x-rays, answers questions. I'm really fortunate to have had my fracture when I did and Dr. Schafer was on call to fix it.
  • Mar 24, 2026
    Dr. Schafer was absolutely fabulous. Third time I've seen him for my issue and I'm impressed more and more each time. He's really a great doctor.
  • Mar 18, 2026
    Nice to me and explained why surgery would not help much
  • Mar 17, 2026
    Had to call three times to get an appt. First time that's happened. Otherwise, all good.
  • Mar 11, 2026
    Dr. Schafer was very nice and explained everything about my knee .
  • Mar 6, 2026
    Dr. Schafer and his staff are fantastic. I always feel like he listens and spends plenty of time and would definitely utilize his services again.
  • Feb 25, 2026
    I understood what he was talking about.
  • Feb 25, 2026
    Doc Schafer was professional & efficient - the explanations he gave re my issue were 1st class.... Great job Doc
  • Feb 10, 2026
    Parish medical was Great all around.????
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