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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
( 445 Ratings
85 Comments )
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Comments
  • May 22, 2026
    I chose to come to the Portsmouth Joint area because everyone there is nice. They don't look down on people. They explain things and they tell you if you have anything that you need to say, don't have it just say it because I trust them. I love that area. That's why I always go. And I will send anybody there, anybody there to get help. Because the doctors there are perfect.
  • May 20, 2026
    Great staff and Doctor.
  • May 19, 2026
    Excellent.
  • May 19, 2026
    Dr schafer has provided good care and info for many years. I will continue to go to him for my nedical issue.
  • May 13, 2026
    Excellent
  • May 12, 2026
    Thank you
  • May 12, 2026
    Yes, Dr. Schafer is amazing at what he does and I really enjoy him as my doctor.
  • May 6, 2026
    Dr Schafer was amazing, even talked to me about my lupus and how that affects me and was extremely helpful and understanding
  • May 5, 2026
    Dr Schafer is EXCELLENT!
  • Apr 27, 2026
    My doctor is always very informative, explaining everything to me and also listening to me about what is hurting and what we can do and if I need to have the surgery. He's very detailed and always very kind.
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