Dr. James T Shaeffer M.D.
Orthopedist
4049 S Campbell Ave Springfield MO, 65807About
Dr. James Shaeffer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Shaeffer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shaeffer tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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