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Richard Schaefer

Richard Schaefer, MD, MPH

Orthopedic Surgery

Non-Operative Orthopedics

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine Faculty

33 Insurances Accepted

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About

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Background

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Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
      • 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Nottingham, MD 21236

      Expertise

      Education

      Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

      Graduate School, MPH, 2004

      Mayo Medical School

      Fellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 1995

      Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

      Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992

      Tulane University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 1985

      Board Certifications

      Orthopaedic Surgery

      American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • Aetna
      • Amerigroup District of Columbia
      • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
      • Beech Street
      • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
      • CareFirst
      • Cigna
      • Evernorth Behavioral Health
      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • JAI Medical Systems
      • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
      • Kaiser Permanente
      • KeyCare
      • Maryland Physicians Care
      • Medicaid DC
      • Medicaid Maryland
      • Medicare DC
      • Medicare Maryland
      • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
      • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
      • South Central Preferred (SCP)
      • Superior Vision
      • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
      • UnitedHealthcare
      • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
      • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

      Reviews

      4.9 of 5 stars

      86 Ratings, 28 Reviews

      The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/11/2024

        Dr. Schaefer was very professional and considerate. He gave me options in reference to my situation and time to think about how to proceed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/20/2024

        Dr. Schaefer is a genuinely attentive provider. He was kind and attentive as he listened to my concerns. He is patient and an active listener.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/21/2024

        He is very friendly and explains very well the instructions to follow

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/17/2024

        He was excellent!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/17/2024

        Always provide good service . And explains everything to the point which can understand .

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/12/2023

        Dr Schaefer has been a amazing physician. He was the first doctor to correctly diagnose me! He has been on top of NY case from the atrart and has given me a referral to see a spine surgeon. I give him my highest regards.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2023

        Excellent good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/27/2023

        Very professional, understanding, and concerned about my issues.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2023

        I really like this provider. He's very knowledgeable about my care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/2/2023

        Very Professional and Nice

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2023

        A nice person.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/9/2023

        Friendly, knowledgeable and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/8/2023

        Very respectful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2023

        Personable. Easy to talk to and share concerns with. Affirming. Supportive. Knowledgable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/24/2023

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/11/2023

        The provider took the time to understand my concerns about my injury. Was very professional and liked him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2023

        Dr. Schaefer is very professional and knowledgeable about his patients....he takes his time with explaining the situation. Also, he helps his patients choose the best decisions for their health.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/24/2023

        Very informative.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/21/2023

        Awesome

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/20/2023

        He remembers his patients and shows concern for my aging bones.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/20/2023

        I very pleased, he was very informative

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/15/2023

        He is a good doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/19/2023

        Dr Schaffer expressed concern about my hand. He advised me the care that would be needed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/6/2023

        Es muy comprensivo amable y muy profesional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/3/2023

        Dr Schaefer is the Best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/3/2023

        Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2023

        Muy buen m?dico atento y eficaz.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/10/2023

        He offered me an alternative hand brace and sent someone to my room with it. I am on crutches it meant a lot