Robert Schaefer, MD

Robert Schaefer, MD

Robert Schaefer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

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May 2026


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About

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 sno...

What I treat

  • Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery
  • Areas of focus: Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Ankle Foot, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Total Joint, Orthopedic Wrist Surgery

Board certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Years of experience

20+ years of experience

Education

  • Healthcare Education: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (1986)

Personal

  • Languages: English
  • Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

350 Ratings

1-5 of 80 Reviews

02/28/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Schaefer was great. He didn't over react, explained my small fracture on the xray, gave me options for medicine (I just chose to do over the counter), and he was funny.

02/24/2026 | Verified Patient

Explained my condition and his proposed solution in easily understand language. I felt that the doctor cared.

02/23/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Schaeffer was wonderful

02/22/2026 | Verified Patient

Excellent communicator

02/21/2026 | Verified Patient

I have already recommended him

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8 Hospital Center Boulevard, Ste 110

Hilton Head, SC 29926

843-682-7480

Fax: (843) 681-9169