Dr. John J Schaffer MD
Orthopedist
1800 Camelot Dr Suite 300 Virginia Beach VA, 23454About
Dr. John Schaffer is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Schaffer specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Schaffer 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1982
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1982
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Golfer's Elbow
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