Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained Foot & Ankle SpecialistDr. Kevin Schafer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at NYU Langone Health specializing in foot and ankle care. Drawing on his engineering background and advanced fellowship training, he provides personalized treatment for conditions ranging from sports injuries to arthritis. Dr. Schafer focuses on restoring mobility and relieving pain so patients can return to active lifestyles.
My journey into medicine began as an orthopedic patient. After living with years of hip pain that proved challenging to diagnose, I underwent life changing surgical treatment that dramatically enhanced my quality of life. This experience, along with my background in engineering and biomechanics, guided me towards a career in orthopedic surgery. As an orthopedic surgeon at NYU Langone, I am devoted to helping my patients get out of pain and reclaim their active lifestyles.
I was drawn to the specialty of foot and ankle early in my orthopedic training. During a lecture on foot and ankle biomechanics, I saw the engineering principles that I had studied in college come to life as I learned about the intricate coordinated function of 28 bones and 33 joints.
I enjoy the challenge of understanding each patient’s foot structure and function through a detailed physical examination, and then applying this information to develop personalized solutions for their pain.
My clinical expertise encompasses a variety of foot and ankle conditions, such as achilles tendon injuries, ligament injuries, cartilage injuries, foot and ankle arthritis, athletic injuries, and deformities including bunion and flat foot disorders. I specialize in advanced surgical procedures including total ankle replacement, minimally invasive bunion correction, and ankle arthroscopy. My background in engineering, combined with my comprehensive training and experience, allows me to deliver personalized, innovative care to my patients.
My choice to join NYU Langone was influenced by the institution’s dedication to providing state-of-the-art care and propelling the field forward through research. My research interests include developing and studying new treatment techniques, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, and describing the biomechanical principles of foot and ankle care.
Positions
- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery, 2024
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Mercy Medical Center, Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2022
- Residency, Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 2021
- MD from Rutgers University, 2016
Publications
- Fibular Osteotomy Healing in Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty Kevin A Schafer; Jonathan Day, Byoung-Kwon Min, Morgan Motsay, Zijun Zhang, Lew C Schon
- Outcomes Following Repeat Ankle Arthroscopy and Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Schafer, Kevin A; Cusworth, Brian M; Kazarian, Gregory S; Backus, Jonathon D; Klein, Sandra E; Johnson, Jeffrey E; McCormick, Jeremy J
- Syndesmotic Suture Button Fixation Results in Higher Tegner Activity Scale Scores When Compared to Screw Fixation: A Multicenter Investigation Obey, Mitchel R; Schafer, Kevin; Matheny, Lauren M; McAndrew, Christopher M; Gardner, Michael J; Ricci, William M; Clanton, Thomas O; Backus, Jonathon D
- Two Orthogonal Nitinol Staples and Combined Nitinol Staple-Screw Constructs for a First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: A Biomechanical Cadaver Study Schafer, Kevin A; Baldini, Todd; Hamati, Mary; Backus, Jonathon D; Hunt, Kenneth J; McCormick, Jeremy J
- Changes in Dynamic Postural Stability After ACL Reconstruction: Results Over 2 Years of Follow-up Brophy, Robert H; Schafer, Kevin A; Knapik, Derrick M; Motley, John; Haas, Amanda; Matava, Matthew J; Wright, Rick W; Smith, Matthew V
- TECHNIQUES IN FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY Schafer, Kevin A.; McCormick, Jeremy J.
- Forefoot Success Granberry, William; Schafer, Kevin A; McCormick, Jeremy J; Marks, Richard M
- OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE Schafer, Kevin A.; McCormick, Jeremy J.
- Decreased Postural Control in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Compared to Healthy Controls Staples, Jonathon R; Schafer, Kevin A; Smith, Matthew V; Motley, John; Halstead, Mark; Blackman, Andrew; Haas, Amanda; Steger-May, Karen; Matava, Matthew J; Wright, Rick W; Brophy, Robert H
- Outcome Metrics in Pediatric Sports Medicine: Do PROMIS Computer-adaptive Testing Metrics Correlate With Pedi-IKDC? Schafer, Kevin A; Minaie, Arya; Nepple, Jeffrey J
- Rapidly Progressive Arthritis in Femoroacetabular Impingement: Patient Characteristics and Risk Factors for Total Hip Arthroplasty by the Age of Forty Schafer, Kevin A; Clohisy, John C; Nepple, Jeffrey J
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