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
(424 Ratings,
77 Comments)
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Comments
  • Sep 28, 2026
    Dr Schafer and his team are excellent
  • Sep 23, 2026
    Dr. Schafer was awesome. He did a great job. My shoulder doesn't hurt. It's great. I'm happy. I don't know what else to say. I'm out of pain. My shoulder doesn't hurt no more.
  • Sep 22, 2026
    Very nice
  • Sep 14, 2026
    Helpful, timely, kind, and respectful
  • Sep 8, 2026
    Dr. Schafer was awesome.
  • Sep 4, 2026
    Dr Schafer is amazing, very concerned with total healing and making a care plan that fits the patient's needs. His staff is friendly and helpful. Wonderful doctor, would and will highly recommend!!
  • Aug 25, 2026
    They were wonderful I really enjoyed going there!!!
  • Aug 5, 2026
    Very satisfied. Having to go through the central operator to call the office is inconvenient
  • Jul 31, 2026
    Excellent.
  • Jul 27, 2026
    Dr. Schafer and staff are wonderful.
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