Steven J Schafer MD
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
6015 Pointe West Blvd Bradenton FL, 34209About
Dr. Steven Schafer is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Bradenton, FL. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Schafer is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1993
University of Michigan Medical School 1993
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Fellowships
- American Sports Medical Institute 1999
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