Dr. Daniel Schaper, MD
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63 y/o
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Dr. Daniel Schaper, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Kansas City, MO and has been practicing for 32 years. He specializes in orthopedic surgery.Read his story
Research Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 207
Kansas City, MO 64132Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Schaper performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Joint Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Knee Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Dr. Schaper's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Schaper "Dr. Dan Schaper is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Research Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Kansas City, Mo. He is affiliated with Research Medical Center. Dr. Schaper's areas of clinical focus include general orthopedics, sports medicine and joint replacement. He offers more than 30 years of patient care experience and has been recognized as a Healthgrades Honor Roll physician. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Schaper "I, along with the dedicated team I work with, have a shared goal of achieving excellence in the care of our patients. Our goal of providing compassionate, individualized care requires teamwork and attention to detail. I am very interested in the scientific and technical aspects of orthopedic surgery and am dedicated to providing state-of-the- art care. An example of this would be computer designed, patient-specific customized instruments for performing knee replacement surgery. This approach has helped me to have a rewarding career as an orthopedic surgeon and given me the opportunity to know a great many interesting people, both colleagues and patients"
1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
116 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccygeal Pain
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lupus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Meniscus Tear
- Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fracture
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63 Procedures
- Achilles Tenotomy
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Fusion
- Arm Surgery
- Arthrocentesis
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Replacement
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation Treatment
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous
- Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Trigger Finger Release
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Wrist Replacement
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Background Check
Malpractice Claims not available
Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Missouri.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Kansas / School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1981
- Southern Illinois University of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed 1982
- Southern Illinois University of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 1986
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Research Medical Center
is a Recipient of a Healthgrades Excellence Award
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