Steven J. Schafer, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist Sports Medicine physician to the Pittsburgh Pirates, U.S. Soccer Team, IMG Academies, and Manatee Community College Engineering degree and Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Michigan Research Scholar at the National Institutes of Health researching cartilage repair World-renowned Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama Specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and knee reconstruction Hospital Affiliations: Blake Medical Center, Manatee Memorial, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Office Locations:
Pointe West, State Road 64

Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Please call (941) 792-1404 to make an appointment. If you're unable to keep your appointment, please call us as far in advance as possible.
Please bring the following to your appointment:
• Previous x-rays or studies
• Any pertinent medical records.
• insurance information and any appropriate referrals