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Dr. Brian Shafer, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 52
Dr. Brian Shafer, MD
4.7 (273 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Shafer, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Brian Shafer, MD
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Dr. Brian Shafer, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 52
Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Shafer, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Phoenix, AZ.

About

Dr. Shafer graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Brian Shafer, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has 27 years experience. Dr. Shafer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shafer received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 273 times. Dr. Shafer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shafer is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Internal Derangement of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Internal Derangement of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Internal Derangement of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Pointer
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Shoulder Blade
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Pain
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Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Disorders
Orthopedic Sports Injuries
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sever's Disease
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Fractures
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries of the Foot
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Still's Disease
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendonitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthritis Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Injection
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Sports Medicine Arthoscopy
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Sports Medicine Surgery
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Golden Rule
  • Sedgwick Claims Management Services
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • CopperPoint Mutual
  • Coventry Health Care
  • American International Group (AIG)
  • Aetna
  • Travelers
  • Arizona Foundation
  • United Healthcare
    PacifiCare PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Mental Health Network (MHN)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
  • York Risk Services PPO
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Assurant Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • CorVel
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5355 E High St Unit 113, Phoenix, AZ 85054
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC
    13640 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Orthoarizona
    8405 N Pima Center Pkwy Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC
    5620 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shafer
4.7
Based on 273 Reviews
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1 Star (17)

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Feb 11, 2025
Great at answering all questions and concerns.
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Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • USC University Hospital
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Shafer communicate via email?
23 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Shafer offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
11 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Shafer offer an online patient portal?
36 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Shafer have free onsite parking?
61 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Shafer offer weekend visits?
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Does Dr. Shafer offer evening visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Shafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shafer's profile.

Dr. Brian Shafer, MD is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Shafer, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

    7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ