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Dr. Steven Schafer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Steven Schafer, MD
4.2 (53 Ratings)

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Dr. Steven Schafer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bradenton, FL.
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Dr. Steven Schafer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Bradenton, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Steven Schafer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bradenton, FL.

About

Dr. Schafer graduated from University of Michigan and completed a residency at University of Missouri. Dr. Steven Schafer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Schafer currently practices at Coastal Orthopedics - West Bradenton and are affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital. Dr. Schafer has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schafer received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 53 times. Dr. Schafer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schafer is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Joint Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Joint Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Joint Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Baker’s Cyst
Patellar Fracture
Steroid Injection
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Femur Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    United Healthcare
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • MCM Maxcare
  • NALC Health Benefit Plan
  • Freedom Network
  • Coventry Health Care of Florida
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Tricare
  • AvMed
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • AARP
  • Assurant Health
  • Meritain Health
  • BlueDental Choice
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    NetworkBlue
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Universal American
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
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    Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • HealthSmart
  • Curative PPO
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  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Employer Group PPO
    Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Care HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Coastal Orthopedics - West Bradenton
    6202 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 792-1404
    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 Coastal Orthopedics
    8000 Fl64, Bradenton, FL 34212
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  3. 3 Coastal Orthopedics
    8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Ste 300, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 792-1404
    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. Schafer
4.2
Based on 53 Reviews
5 Stars (43)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (10)

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About Me

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Regenerative Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Missouri
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Missouri
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Sports Medicine Institute
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Schafer communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Schafer offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Schafer offer an online patient portal?
12 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Schafer have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Schafer offer weekend visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Schafer frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Schafer, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Steven Schafer, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, Bradenton, FL