James A. Shaffer MD FAAOS
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Founder, and former Medical Director
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PrivateMechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Summary
- Dr. James Shaffer is an orthopaedic surgeon based in central Pennsylvania, specializing in areas including hip, knee, and shoulder joint preservation and replacement surgery. He completed his medical degree in 2003 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and his orthopaedic surgery residency at UCSF St Mary's Hospital in San Francisco. His professional experience includes roles such as Orthopaedic Surgeon in a variety of practice settings, medical director for orthopaedics and neurosurgery, and team doctor for various college and high school programs. Dr. Shaffer has a diverse range of expertise spanning sports medicine, arthritis, and improving general musculoskeletal health, among others. His lifelong interest in health and fitness inspires his practice and his goals of improving health and returning to an active lifestyle.
Education & Training
St Mary's Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2003
Pennsylvania State UniversityB.S., Physics, Minors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and in Mathematics, with High Distinction, 1995 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
BiometOxford Partial Knee- StrykerMako Robotic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
- ZimmerRosa Robotic Knee replacement
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Mellinger Research Scholarship Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 2001
- Clinical Research Scholars Program Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 2000
- President’s Freshman Award Pennsylvania State University, 1996
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Publications & Presentations
Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Medical Optimization for SurgeryFrontiers in Wyoming Medicine CME, Snow King, Jackson, WY - 2017
- Advances in Shoulder CareFrontiers in Wyoming Medicine CME, Snow King, Jackson, WY - 2016
- Shoulder Arthritis and SurgeryArthritis Foundation, Berks County, PA: Featured Speaker - 2014
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Press Mentions
Shoulder SurgeryMarch 21st, 2014
Committees
- member, Total Joint program committee: Phoenixville Hospital 2018 - 2020
- Member, Perioperative: WMC 2015 - 2017
- Physician leader, Surgical Site Infection: WMC 2015 - 2017
- Chair, OR Efficiency: WMC 2015 - 2017
- Orthopaedic Physician Representative, Trauma Committee: WMC 2015 - 2017
- Delegate, Pennsylvania Medical Society: House of Delegates 2013 - 2014
- Executive Committee Member, Berks County Medical Society 2013 - 2014
- Executive Committe Member, Pennsylvania Medical Society: Young Physician Section 2013 - 2014
- member, Perioperative Pain Committee: Reading Hospital 2013 - 2014
- Member, Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics: Chambersburg Hospital 2010 - 2013
Research History
- Resident Research AssociateIntra- and Interobserver Errors in Measurement in a PACS Environment2006 - 2008
- Resident Research AssociateEffect Intrafacet Spacers on Foraminal Dimension and Sagittal Alignment in the Cervical Spine in a Cadaveric Model2004 - 2005
- Research AssociateLoad to Failure and Mode of Failure in Notched Femora after Total Knee Arthroplasty with and without an Intramedullary Stem in a cadaveric model1999 - 2002
- Research AssociateEffect of Transforming Growth Factor Beta on Mandibular Fracture Healing in a Murine Model1999 - 2002
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- National Strength and Conditioning AssociationMember
- Pennsylvania Medical AssociationMember
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic SocietyMember
- The Androgen SocietyMember
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