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Richard Schaefer

Richard Schaefer, MD, MPH

Orthopedic Surgery

Non-Operative Orthopedics

Accepting New Patients

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
      • JH Orthopedic Surgery
        • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 305, Lutherville, MD 21093
        • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
          • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Lutherville, MD 21093

          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

          84 Ratings, 29 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 4.9 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

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

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

            He was excellent!

            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

            I very pleased, he was very informative

            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 7/15/2023

            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

            Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable

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

            Dr Schaefer is the Best!

            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

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/27/2023

            Dr. Schaeffer is terrific!