Dr. John Paul Shafik DO, MS, PA-C
Orthopedist
5515 PEACH ST ERIE PA, 16509About
Dr. John Shafik is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in ERIE, PA. Dr. Shafik specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shafik 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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