Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD | BRADENTON, FL | Sports Medicine

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-Named to Castle Connolly's list of Top Doctors in 2013, 2014 and 2015 for Sports Medicine
-Specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy and knee reconstruction
-Sports Medicine physician to the Pittsburgh Pirates, U.S. Soccer Team, IMG Academies and State College of Florida
-Received engineering degree and medical degree from the University of Michigan
-Previously a research scholar at the National Institutes of Health researching cartilage repair
-Completed orthopedic residency at University of Missouri
-Completed fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the world-renowned American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama
-Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

accepting new patients
4.5

13 Ratings
33 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
American Sports Medicine Institute
6 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
9 office locations
Male

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It is with the utmost satisfaction that I write this review regarding Dr. Schafer and Holly Stump, PA. I was very impressed with Dr. Schafer's team from the very beginning of treatment. I had rotator cuff surgery on Jan 31, 2019. I am now entering my 11th week after the surgery. I feel absolutely on the right track for recovery. I am pain free and able to sleep at night. I am beginning to resume my normal activities albeit cautiously e.g. walking, running, etc. Both Dr. S and Holly provided a wealth of knowledge and expertise in my path to recovery. I have seen Holly for my follow-up appointments. She has a world of knowledge on shoulder rehab as well as empathy and an ability to explain herself in a cogent manner. I never felt rushed during the appointments. I highly recommend this team.

April 17th, 2019

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Dr. Schafer and Holly was fantastic when tragedy struck our home! They was very passionate, empathetic, knowledgeable and professional through the entire knee surgery process for our son. We would recommend Dr. Schafer and his team to all in need of surgery!

March 23rd, 2019

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I know most doctors probably wouldn’t do a meniscus repair on a 48 year old woman ... but Dr Schafer did, and what great results!! I have several friends who have had pieces of their meniscus removed versus repaired and they all complain of knee pain and arthritis symptoms. I’m happy to say I have zero knee pain at this time . Dr Schafer’s PA Holly Stump is absolutely amazing, knowledgeable and compassionate. I hope I never need surgery again but if I do .... the choice is obvious.

March 23rd, 2019

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Dr. Schafer has taken great care of me for many years. I greatly respect his approach in that he is not quick to recommend surgery and a first solution. No, he suggested PT, medication and injections before we talked about surgery on my tight shoulder, I has since come back to Dr. Schafer to help with my left shoulder as well. Thank you Dr. Schaefer, I am good as new.

March 13th, 2019

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I just had my second rotator cuff surgery from Dr. Schafer. The process was excellent and I have experienced little to no pain for either procedure. He quickly and accurately diagnosed my condition and surgery was performed quickly. I would highly recommend Dr. Schafer!

January 15th, 2014

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Dr. Schafer is such a great doctor! I went to him for help with my leg and after only 1 month it feels perfect. He's one of the best doctors in Florida. I heard he was great but i didn't realize just how amazing he was until I went to see him. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

January 15th, 2014

Coastal Orthopedics

8000 STATE ROUTE 64 EBRADENTON, FL 34212

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Dr. Steven Jay Schafer, MD	Dr. Ryan David Riggs, MD	Dr. Joshua G. Hackel, MD	Dr. Clayton W Hanson
Sports Medicine	Sports Medicine	Sports Medicine	Sports Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (13 Ratings)	4.9 (38 Ratings)	4.9 (103 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
BRADENTON , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL	Bradenton , FL
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: Florida State University College Of Medicine	Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

American Sports Medicine Institute

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1993

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