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Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 42
Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD
2.3 (9 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD
2.3 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 42
Sacramento, CA
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16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Sacramento, CA.

About

Dr. Schaffer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Sacramento, CA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Schaffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center. At present, Dr. Schaffer received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Schaffer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Schaffer is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Chronic Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Chronic Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Trigger Finger
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Joint Drainage
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection

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  • California - Northern HMO
    Kaiser Permanente

Locations

  1. 1 Kaiser Permanente
    6600 Bruceville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaffer
2.3
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (6)

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Nov 19, 2019
Dr. Schaffer is awesome!! Great knowledge and bedside manner. I’ve seen him twice now for cortisone injections in my hand. He’s been a great find.
Barbara Gillespie — Nov 19, 2019
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Specialties*
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2008
Medical Education

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Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaffer's profile.

Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Schaffer, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA

  • Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center

    6600 Bruceville Rd, Sacramento, CA