Matthew Schaeffer, M.D.

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How Long Does a Spinal Injury Take to Heal?

Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious and life-altering injuries a person can sustain. The spinal cord, a complex bundle of nerves, is the primary pathway for communication between the brain and the rest of the body. When it’s damaged, a patient could be...

How Compression Therapy Supports Vascular Health

People who suffer from varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and other related health conditions know that their symptoms involve more than just cosmetic concerns. They also frequently cause pain, swelling, and more serious health problems. For these...

Understanding and Preventing Text Neck

Our smartphones, tablets, and laptops have connected us to the world in ways that we could never have imagined. We carry our offices, our social lives, and our entertainment with us everywhere we go. But this constant connectivity often comes with a trade-off, one...

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CLINICAL EXPERTISE

  • Non-Operative Rehabilitation; Spine

EDUCATION/TRAINING

  • Undergraduate — Emory University
  • M.D. — Temple University School of Medicine
  • Internship — Lankenau Hospital
  • Residency — Stanford University School of Medicine

CERTIFICATION

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • International Spinal Intervention Society
  • American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

INTERESTING FACTS

While at Stanford, Dr. Schaeffer received an ‘Outstanding Physician’ award for his care of spinal cord-injured patients and was honored with the Chief Resident designation.
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