Dr. Brian Shafer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialty certification in sports medicine. He has specific expertise in minimally invasive shoulder, elbow, and knee arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Brian Shafer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialty certification in sports medicine. He has specific expertise in minimally invasive shoulder, elbow, and knee arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Brian Shafer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialty certification in sports medicine. He has specific expertise in minimally invasive shoulder, elbow, and knee arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Shafer has served as a team physician for multiple professional and collegiate teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes, Los Angeles Dodgers and National Champion USC football and women’s volleyball teams. He has also served as chairperson of the medical staff for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and Insight Bowl games. In addition, Dr. Shafer volunteers as the team physician for local high schools. Dr. Shafer received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. After a surgical residency at the University of Washington, he completed a fellowship at the University of Southern California with a focus in sports medicine and shoulder and elbow reconstruction.
Residency
University of Washington
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship Training
University of Southern California
Employment
OrthoArizona Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
John C. Lincoln Hospital- North Mountain
Paradise Valley Hospital
Pinnacle Surgery Center
Scottsdale Healthcare-Shea Medical Center
Scottsdale Healthcare-Thompson Peak Hospital
The Orthopedic Surgery Center of Arizona (TOSCA)
OASIS

Office is very efficient. Love Dr.Shafer!
Dr. Shafer provided excellent care. He took the time to explain what is the likely cause of the pain and best treatment options.
Dr. Shafer and his PA Bryan were exceptional in explaining the arthritc damage to my shoulder and the treatment options. Dr Shafer was not quick to recommend shoulder replacement unless my pain was much worse and suggested another option in the interim and that was performed. I am confident in recommending him and his team to others.
Great guy! 😊
Caring
Always great to see. He listens very well and comes up with suggestions and options for me
Professional and knowledgeable
Love Dr. Shafer. Very knowledgeable and very helpful. Solved an issue for me that other doctors were unable to address for several years. Highest possible recommendation.
Best bedside manner I’ve seen with a surgeon. Smart and thoughtful. Thank you!
Very pleasant and very proficient