Matthew Schaeffer, MD

Specialties

Dr. Matthew Schaeffer M.D. is a leading Physiatrist specialized in solving back and neck pain problems with minimal surgical interventions. He is commonly referred to as «the best back doctor in the region».

Based on over 15 years of experience with spinal disorders and chronic back pain, Dr. Schaeffer believes that over 90% of all back pain can be successfully treated without surgery. Dr. Schaeffer’s goal is «to get you off the sidelines and back into the game of life.»

Dr. Schaeffer focuses on finding the cause of your back pain and finds that with education and administration of specific treatments, pain can be alleviated. Treatment begins with a thorough examination and may include diagnostic testing, medication, physical therapy, fluoroscopically guided spinal injections and alternative therapeutic exercise programs.

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Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Matthew Schaeffer, M. D.

Business Owner

: Was voted one of the region’s Top Back Doctors

: Director of the Spine Center at Chester County Orthopeadics in Kennett Square, PA and West Chester, PA

: Lectures extensively on spinal disorders and chronic back pain treatment

: Conducts studies regularly on back pain treatments and protocols

: Received his medical degree from Temple University

: Graduated internship in Internal Medicine from Lankenau Hospital

: Completed residency training as a chief resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Stanford University

: Board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine

: Board certified by Rehabilitation and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

: Active member of the International Spine Intervention Society since 2002

: Dr. Schaeffer is a native of the Philadelphia suburbs