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Dr. Brian Schafer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.5 (49)
Map Pin Small Cape Girardeau, MO
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Schafer, MD

Dr. Brian Schafer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Sports Medicine. They graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center.

Dr. Schafer works at Advanced Orthopedic Specialists in Cape Girardeau, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Aetna Health Network and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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

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    Advanced Orthopedic Specialists
    48 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions

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  • Saint Francis Medical Center

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    3.5
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    Based on 49 ratings
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    Mar 24, 2023
    I've been a patient of Dr. Schafer for about 6 years, had one knee replacement, getting ready to do second one. He is an excellent surgeon. He is strict but he wants the very best outcome for his patients. He's prompt and caring.
    Jenny C — Mar 24, 2023
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    About Dr. Brian Schafer, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 30 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|U Tenn/Memphis Campbell Clin
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baptist Meml Hosp|Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    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 an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Schafer works at Advanced Orthopedic Specialists in Cape Girardeau, MO. View the full address on Dr. Schafer’s profile.

    Dr. Schafer has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, 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.

    49 patients have reviewed Dr. Schafer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schafer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Schafer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Schafer appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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