Dr. Brian Christian Schafer MD
Orthopedist
48 Doctors Park Orthopaedic Associat Cape Girardeau MO, 63703About
Dr. Brian Schafer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Schafer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schafer 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1993
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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