Ken Schaefer, PA-C joined the Swift Spine Institute team in 2010. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Nevada in Reno. He was awarded his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. Ken is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant since 2010.
Ken Schaefer, PA-C joined the Swift Spine Institute team in 2010. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Nevada in Reno. He was awarded his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. Ken is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant since 2010.
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Excellent provider. Went beyond expectations. Friendly and very helpful.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Ken is knowledgeable and explains plan of care. He listens to patient concerns and addresses them. He is friendly and kind
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
he is very knowledgeable and takes his time to see what is wrong with you
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Ken is a totally awesome person.
I like the way he is with me as his
patient.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Extremely thorough and informative
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Ken is awesome..don't ever want a different MA . He's one of the reasons I keep coming back...he's a people perso
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He’s on spot every time
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He’s awesome. Very professional. Always comes up with a plan to help m.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He listens and helps, he doesn’t talk over you. He cares! Thank you
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Lots of good information and wonderful bedside manner. Thank you for that
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Swift Institute – Reno Copperfield Office
9480 Double Diamond Pkwy Suite 200 Reno, NV 89521
Ken Schaefer, PA-C joined the Swift Spine Institute team in 2010. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Nevada in Reno. He was awarded his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. Ken is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant since 2010.
Ken has clinical experience in general surgery, orthopedics, emergency medicine, women's health, internal medicine, trauma surgery, family practice, pediatrics and geriatrics. His responsibilities at Swift Spine Institute include performing medical history and physical exams. Ken has experience prescribing and implementing treatment plans and interventions including splinting, casting, and joint injections for both new and established patients. Ken has served as both a first and second assistant for joint replacement, spine, hand, foot, ankle, and sports medicine surgeries.
In his spare time, Ken enjoys running, biking, bowling, hunting, fishing, traveling, following professional and college sports and public speaking.
Excellent provider. Went beyond expectations. Friendly and very helpful.
Ken is knowledgeable and explains plan of care. He listens to patient concerns and addresses them. He is friendly and kind
he is very knowledgeable and takes his time to see what is wrong with you
Ken is a totally awesome person. I like the way he is with me as his patient.
Extremely thorough and informative
Ken is awesome..don't ever want a different MA . He's one of the reasons I keep coming back...he's a people perso
He’s on spot every time
He’s awesome. Very professional. Always comes up with a plan to help m.
He listens and helps, he doesn’t talk over you. He cares! Thank you
Lots of good information and wonderful bedside manner. Thank you for that