Dr. John Schafer, MD
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73 y/o
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Dr. John Schafer, MD is a neurology specialist in Carmichael, CA and has been practicing for 45 years. He specializes in neurology.
Mercy Medical Group
6555 Coyle Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- ChoiceCare Network
- Cigna
- Health Net
- HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group
- MultiPlan
- Networks By Design
- Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Western Health Advantage
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Top Care Areas
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Gait Abnormality
very high
more than 99% of peers
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Brain Disorders
very high
more than 98% of peers
Dr. Schafer's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Schafer "To provide excellent care to all patients by treating each unique care. "
1 Specialties
- Neurology
2 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- NeurologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
41 Conditions Treated
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Brain Disorders
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
- Chronic Pain
- Confusion
- Dementia
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Gait Abnormality
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Meningiomas
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Optic Neuritis
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Polyneuropathy
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Seizure Disorders
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Stroke
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tremor
- Vascular Disease
- Vertigo
Less
2 Procedures
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
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 Chicago/The Pritzker School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1971
- University Chicago Hospital ClinsInternship Hospital | Completed 1972
- University Chicago Hospital ClinsResidency Hospital | Completed 1973
- University Of California San FranciscoResidency Hospital | Completed 1976
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Schafer has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Mercy San Juan Medical Center
is a Recipient of a Healthgrades Excellence Award
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