Summary

-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

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Steven Jay Schafer has 9 locations

Coastal Orthopedics

8000 STATE ROUTE 64 EBRADENTON, FL 34212
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Coastal Orthopedics

8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Fl 3Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Adventhealth North Pinellas

1395 S Pinellas AveTarpon Springs, FL 34689

Hca Florida Blake Hospital

2020 59th St WBradenton, FL 34209

Manatee Memorial Hospital

206 2nd St EBradenton, FL 34208

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

8330 Lakewood Ranch BlvdBradenton, FL 34202

Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota Er In Lakewood Ranch

8500 State Road 70 EBradenton, FL 34202

Coastal Orthopedics

6202 17th Ave WBradenton, FL 34209
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Coastal Orthopedics Surgery Center

8000 STATE ROAD 64 E STE 205BRADENTON, FL 34212
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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33 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
BRADENTON , FLWestfield , NJMiddletown , NJGulf Breeze , FL
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Steven Jay Schafer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Steven Jay Schafer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Steven Jay Schafer has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Steven Jay Schafer holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at American Sports Medicine Institute.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Schafer's NPI number is 1659347763.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Steven Schafer's office located?
Dr. Steven Schafer's office is located at 8000 STATE ROUTE 64 E, BRADENTON, FL, 34212.
Which hospitals is Dr. Steven Schafer affiliated with?
Dr. Steven Schafer is affiliated with Manatee Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Hca Florida Blake Hospital, Adventhealth North Pinellas, and Hca Florida Braden River Emergency.
Does Dr. Steven Schafer accept my insurance?
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