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Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD

Spine Physiatry* Age 53
Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD
3.8 (59 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physiatrist in West Chester, PA.
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Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD

Spine Physiatry* Age 53
West Chester, PA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physiatrist in West Chester, PA.

About

Dr. Schaeffer graduated from Stanford University in 1998 and completed a residency at Stanford University Hospital & Clinic. Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physiatrist in West Chester, PA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Schaeffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Chester County Hospital. Dr. Schaeffer has experience treating conditions like Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Low Back Pain and Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaeffer received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Dr. Schaeffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schaeffer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schaeffer is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Facet Blocks
Spinal Nerve Block
Arthritis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autonomic Disorders
Back Disorders
Back Impairment
Back Injuries
Back Sprain
Back Strain
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Back Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Facet Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Fracture
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Hand Conditions
Headache
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Disorders
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lipedema
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Lower Back Muscle Strain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Migraine
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Morton's Neuroma
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Primary Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacroiliac Pain Syndrome
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Bulbar Motor Neuropathy
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Arthrocentesis
Botox® Injection
Electrodiagnostic Procedure
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Block
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Block
Facet Joint Injection
Ganglion Impar Block
Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Block
Injection Therapy
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Medical Branch Block
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Conduction Studies
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Physical Therapy
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Amerihealth
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Keystone Health Plan East POS
  • Curative EPO
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    Curative PPO
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  • Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • United Healthcare

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaeffer
3.8
Based on 59 Reviews
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4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (15)

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Jul 22, 2023
I’v had horrible back problems for months, no one knew what was the problem until I saw Dr Schaeffer. Within a single appointment he helped me figure out what the problem was and created a safe solution . I haven’t had pain since!
— Jul 22, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Spine Physiatry
Pain Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lankenau Hopital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University Hospital & Clinic
    2003
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaeffer's profile.

Dr. Schaeffer frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Low Back Pain and Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD is affiliated with Chester County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA