Overview
Richard A. Schaefer, M.D., is an orthopaedic specialist treating patients with a variety of bone, tendon and ligament conditions affecting back and neck, arm and shoulder, hip and leg and other parts of the body. He uses nonsurgical treatments to help patients recover from joint pain, joint injuries and related conditions. In addition to his medical degree and orthopaedic residency training, Dr. Schaefer is fellowship-trained in orthopaedic oncology through the Mayo Clinic and holds a master’s degree in public health from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Schaefer served for over 30 years in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of colonel. He had a number of stateside and overseas assignments at military medical facilities, including two tours in Afghanistan. He received several military decorations and awards for his service, including the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge. Dr. Schaefer is a graduate of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Leadership Fellows Program and has served on several AAOS committees, including the Public Relations Oversight Group, Women’s Health Advisory Board and the Diversity Advisory Board. Videos Dr. Richard SchaeferOrthopaedic Surgeon Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Providing Compassionate Care during COVID-19American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (October 2020).
Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Trigger Thumb.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Nottingham, MD 21236
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Schaefer isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- TendinitisDr. Schaefer isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.