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About Dr. Robert Schaefer
My father was an OB/GYN. As the oldest of four, I was very aware of Dad's career and what it meant to him. I made the choice early in life to follow him into medicine.
Now, as an orthopedic surgeon, I provide patients with personalized care that's best suited to their needs - and that may or may not include surgery.
I've played and been around sports my whole life. In college - at Miami of Ohio - I played ice hockey and tennis. I still play tennis, and I've picked up golf, pickleball and snow skiing.
For three decades, I've treated high school, college and professional athletes as team physician for the Kansas City Blades (pro ice hockey), Kalamazoo Wings (pro ice hockey) and Hillsdale College (NCAA Division II) as well as for Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Michigan and Portage Northern High School in my hometown.
I belong to a number of professional associations, including the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Society of Hip & Knee Surgeons, the National Education Orthopedic Society and others.
I was born in Ann Arbor while my dad was a medical student at University of Michigan. Consequently, I'm a lifelong fan of the Michigan Wolverines, as well as Detroit's pro teams - the Redwings (ice hockey), the Tigers (baseball) and the Lions (football).
My family and I have lived in Michigan, Missouri, Illinois and, most recently, Brevard, North Carolina. My wife, Amy Jo, and I - along with our three youngest children - call Bluffton home. We have nine kids, and the six oldest are scattered from the Carolinas to Florida and from Colorado to California.
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Office location
Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Physicians Plaza
8 Hospital Ctr Blvd, Ste 110, Hilton Head, SC 29926
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Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1932195393
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What practice does Dr. Robert Schaefer work with?
Dr. Robert Schaefer works with Novant Health- Orthopedics.
Where is Dr. Robert Schaefer's office located?
Dr. Robert Schaefer's office is located at 8 Hospital Ctr Blvd, Hilton Head, SC 29926.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Schaefer have?
Dr. Robert Schaefer is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Robert Schaefer?
Dr. Robert Schaefer frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Foot Pain, Foot Problems, and Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Robert Schaefer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Robert Schaefer speak?
Dr. Robert Schaefer speaks English.