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Dr. James Michael Schaffhausen M.D.
Orthopedist
1000 W 140TH STREET BURNSVILLE MN, 55337About
Dr. James Schaffhausen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in BURNSVILLE, MN. Dr. Schaffhausen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schaffhausen 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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