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Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 56
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Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Elkins Park, PA.
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Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 56
Elkins Park, PA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Elkins Park, PA.
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Dr. Shaffer graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Elkins Park, PA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Shaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. Dr. Shaffer has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Foot among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffer received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 76 times. Dr. Shaffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Einstein Orthopedics at Elkins Park
    60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (267) 704-9667
  2. 2 Einstein Orthopedics at Willowcrest Building
    1200 W Tabor Rd Bldg 4, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Experience and Background Check

Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Heel Spur
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Gait Abnormality
Hammer Toe
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Metatarsalgia
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shin Splints
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaffer
4.3
Based on 76 Reviews
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3 Stars (2)
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1 Star (10)

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Nov 07, 2019
Very thorough and personable. He answered all my questions. He noticed I had a birthday coming up and wished me a good one.
Mary Lou Cragg — Nov 07, 2019
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Elkins Park, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1994. He specializes in Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffer's profile.

Dr. Shaffer frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Foot. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gene Shaffer, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Shaffer has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

    5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

    559 W Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA

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