Dr. Richard Schaefer

Biography

Richard A. Schaefer, M.D., is an orthopaedic specialist at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on non-operative orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. He employs nonsurgical treatments to assist patients with joint pain and injuries, as well as related conditions. Dr. Schaefer has completed a medical degree from Tulane University and underwent orthopaedic residency training at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He has received fellowship training in musculoskeletal oncology from the Mayo Clinic. With over 30 years of military service in the U.S. Army, retiring as a colonel, he has been assigned to various military medical facilities, including tours in Afghanistan. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has served on several committees within the organization such as the Women’s Health Advisory Board. Dr. Schaefer aims to provide compassionate care and is actively involved in continuous education and professional activities within the orthopaedic community.

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