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Dr. Brian Schafer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.6 (51)
Map Pin Small Cape Girardeau, MO
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Schafer, MD

Dr. Brian Schafer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cape Girardeau, MO. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center. Dr. Schafer, completed a residency at The Campbell Foundation|University Tenn/Memphis Campbell Clin. Patients rated Dr. Schafer an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Schafer works at Advanced Orthopedic Specialists in Cape Girardeau, MO with other offices in Poplar Bluff, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna Health Network, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schafer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Advanced Orthopedic Specialists - Cape Girardeau
    48 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 335-8257
  2. 2
    Advanced Orthopedic Specialists - Poplar Bluff
    225 Physicians Park, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 335-8257

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  • Saint Francis Medical Center

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Joint Pain
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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Steroid Injection
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Hip Injury
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Marfan Syndrome
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Decompression
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Injection Therapy
Joint Injection
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spine Fracture Treatment
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Total Joint Replacement
Wound Repair
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    • Coventry Health Care
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    • Elderplan
    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
    • Health Net
    • HealthLink
    • Humana
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    • Medicaid of Illinois
    • Medicaid of Kentucky
    • Medicaid of Missouri
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    3.6
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    Based on 51 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1821099037
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • The Campbell Foundation|University Tenn/Memphis Campbell Clin
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baptist Memorial Hospital|Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
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    Dr. Brian Schafer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schafer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schafer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schafer has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schafer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    51 patients have reviewed Dr. Schafer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schafer.

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