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Premier Orthopaedics (West Chester)915 Old Fern Hill Road, Building A, Suite 1, West Chester, PA 19380 map
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Premier Orthopaedics (Kennett Square)400 McFarlan Road, Suite 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348 map
Dr. Matthew Schaeffer is a physiatrist in West Chester, PA. He helps patients to recuperate from injury or disease to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, MD - Chronic Low Back Pain - Part 1
Published on Jun 28, 2013
Dr Matthew Schaeffer MD discusses chronic low back pain including causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Matthew Schaeffer MD - Chronic Low Back Pain - Part 2
Published on Jun 28, 2013
Dr. Matthew Schaeffer MD discusses chronic low back pain including causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Premier Orthopaedics (West Chester)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Matthew W. Schaeffer is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(610) 429-1943
Address
915 Old Fern Hill Road, Building A, Suite 1, West Chester, PA 19380
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Premier Orthopaedics (Kennett Square)
Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party website unaffiliated with MD.com (http://www.premierortho.com/contact-us/make-appointment/), where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Matthew Schaeffer.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Matthew W. Schaeffer is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(610) 444-1351
Address
400 McFarlan Road, Suite 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
Bio
Dr. Matthew Schaeffer MD, a leading Physiatrist, is specialized in solving back and neck pain problems with minimal surgical interventions. Based on over 15 years of experience with spinal disorders, Dr. Schaeffer believes that over 90% of all back pain can be successfully treated without surgery. Dr. Schaeffer's goal is "to get you off the sidelines and back into the game of life.”
Specialty
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Schaeffer may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Conditions Treated
- Back and Neck Pain
- Chronic Lower Back Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Pinched Nerves
- Sciatica Pain
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Tendonitis
Services & Procedures
- Electrodiagnosis (EMG)
- Facet Joint Blocks
- Intra-articular Hip Injections
- Radiofrequency Neurotomy / Rhizotomy
- Sacroiliac Joint Injectionsv
- Selective Epidural Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
Special Interests
- Non-Operative Rehabilitation
- Spine Care
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Stanford University
Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • 2002
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Board Certified
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American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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