Dr. Brian L Shafer M.D.
Orthopedist
5620 East Bell Road Scottsdale AZ, 85254About
Dr. Brian Shafer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Shafer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shafer 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- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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