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Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School (1993)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, knee problems, and more.

8000 Sr 64 East
Bradenton, FL 34212

(941) 792-1404

Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, HCA Florida Blake Hospital and COASTAL ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PA.

Office Locations

HCA Florida Blake Hospital

8000 Sr 64 East
Bradenton, FL 34212

(941) 792-1404

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“Dr. Steven J. Schafer, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Gennady Gekht and Dr. Douglas L. Constant, both interventional pain management specialists, all at Coastal Orthopedics,...”—"Names and Faces", Bradenton Herald, June 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

arthroscopic meniscectomy

arthroscopic meniscus surgery

meniscectomy

meniscus surgery

In 2023, Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD had a list price for arthroscopic meniscectomy, arthroscopic meniscus surgery, meniscectomy (meniscus removal), and meniscus surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

total joint replacement

upper extremity MRI

In 2023, Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, lower extremity MRI, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), total joint replacement, and upper extremity MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ankle MRI

hip MRI

knee MRI

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

MRI

musculoskeletal imaging

shoulder MRI

wrist MRI

By Affordability:

total knee replacement

wrist MRI

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD performed more ankle MRI, hip MRI, knee MRI, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging, shoulder MRI, and wrist MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for elbow MRI, joint X-ray, knee replacement, knee X-ray, shoulder MRI, total knee replacement, wrist MRI, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	294
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	787
fracture surgery	21
hip imaging	93
hospital care	38
immobilization	15
injections	294
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	44
musculoskeletal imaging	334
pelvic imaging	47
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	337

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2013 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	346
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	18
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	835
fracture surgery	20
hip imaging	73
hospital care	56
injections	346
inpatient care	56
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	78
musculoskeletal imaging	282
pelvic imaging	20
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	224

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	11
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	141
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2014 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	313
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	20
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	766
fracture surgery	26
hip imaging	59
hospital care	50
injections	313
inpatient care	50
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	27
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	88
musculoskeletal imaging	263
upper extremity surgery	27
X-rays	175

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	123
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	299
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	844
fracture surgery	27
hip imaging	58
hospital care	48
injections	299
inpatient care	48
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	97
musculoskeletal imaging	317
pelvic imaging	15
upper extremity surgery	31
X-rays	235

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	510
Female	878

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1290
Black	32
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	574
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	274
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2016 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	347
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
doctor visit	871
fracture surgery	25
hip imaging	29
hospital care	57
injections	347
inpatient care	57
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	73
musculoskeletal imaging	288
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	215

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	21
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	113
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2017 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	401
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
doctor visit	911
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	37
hospital care	52
injections	401
inpatient care	52
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	50
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	112
musculoskeletal imaging	316
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	204

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	685
Black	17
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	111
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2018 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	420
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	1011
fracture surgery	19
hip imaging	38
hospital care	47
injections	420
inpatient care	47
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	19
minimally invasive procedures	35
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	128
musculoskeletal imaging	333
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	205

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	112
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	361
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	975
fracture surgery	21
hip imaging	67
hospital care	27
injections	361
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	59
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	163
musculoskeletal imaging	467
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	304

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	717
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	109
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	222
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
doctor visit	650
hip imaging	30
hospital care	15
injections	222
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	73
musculoskeletal imaging	249
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	176

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	71
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	321
doctor visit	826
hip imaging	45
hospital care	13
injections	321
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	99
musculoskeletal imaging	382
reconstructive surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	283

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	86
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	342
doctor visit	762
hip imaging	49
injections	342
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	114
musculoskeletal imaging	366
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	252

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	57
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bradenton, FL were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	333
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	839
fracture surgery	21
hip imaging	52
hospital care	40
immobilization	15
injections	333
inpatient care	40
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	97
musculoskeletal imaging	327
pelvic imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	24
X-rays	237

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	623
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	205
85 and over	108
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	311

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1993. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1993)

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Blake Hospital

COASTAL ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven J. Schafer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,167 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE BIOLOGICS $663	SHOULDER IMPLANTS FIBERTAK KNOTLESS $130	$4,374
Stryker Corporation	$1,540 ACCOLADE $972	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $197	Mako $157	T2 $132	Axsos $50	Other $33
SI-Bone, Inc.	$130 iFuse Implant $130
MVP Orthopedics Inc	$109 $109
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.	$53 $53
Other	$282 NA $40	ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $32	NO_PRODUCT $28	NovoStitch $25	MONOVISC $22	Other $136

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,950
Food and Beverage	$2,332

Biography

Dr. Steven Schafer is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Bradenton, FL. His areas of expertise include the following: knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and sports health. Dr. Schafer attended medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School. For his professional training, Dr. Schafer completed a residency program at the University of Missouri Health System. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

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