Dr. Richard Schaefer, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Washington, DC and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from Tulane Univ Sch Of Med in 1985 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
6900 Georgia Ave
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 782-0055
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 96% of peers
Joint Pain
very high
more than 96% of peers
Knee Disorders
very high
more than 93% of peers
Dr. Schaefer'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.
1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
53 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Hip Fracture
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- 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
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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3 Procedures
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Drainage
- Steroid Injection
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Tulane Univ Sch Of MedMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1986
- Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1992
- Mayo Clinic-RochesterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1995
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Schaefer accepts 8 insurance carriers
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Choice AdvantageBlue Preferred PPOCareFirst Maryland POS
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health CareSouthern Health PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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