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David Schafer, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Vernon Hills, IL, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery Vernon Hills, IL

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. David Schafer, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Vernon Hills, Illinois. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Illinois, Florida, and California. He is affiliated with Advocate Condell Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, and Northwest Community Healthcare.

Education & Training

  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic ClinicFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2004
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1999 - 2023
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • What to Know About Top-Surgery Scars, According to Plastic Surgeons
    What to Know About Top-Surgery Scars, According to Plastic SurgeonsJune 28th, 2022
  • I Got Butt Surgery for Instagram Likes
    I Got Butt Surgery for Instagram LikesDecember 24th, 2018
  • Parrish Healthcare Welcomes Board-Certified Interventional Pain Management Physician, Feguens Bataille, MD
    Parrish Healthcare Welcomes Board-Certified Interventional Pain Management Physician, Feguens Bataille, MDJune 15th, 2023

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