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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I really loved that he listened and not control ed the conversation.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Spent time with me discussing options for my broken tailbone. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Ken took his time to explain what was going on with our concerns.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
He is awesome
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very professional and thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
With me having a complicated medical history I really appreciated that he was more than prepared for my appointment, straight forward with a plan of action. I felt safe, heard, understood and look forward to working with him. He's also light hearted with a great sense of humor.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Knowledgeable Helps You plan your treatment in a way that’s easy to understand and follow
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very good at explaining
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Thorough and very good at explaining in layman terms. Very professional.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Ken is very professional and explained the findings in the MRI and X-rays so that I understood. Thank you
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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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.
I really loved that he listened and not control ed the conversation.
Spent time with me discussing options for my broken tailbone. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Ken took his time to explain what was going on with our concerns.
He is awesome
Very professional and thorough.
With me having a complicated medical history I really appreciated that he was more than prepared for my appointment, straight forward with a plan of action. I felt safe, heard, understood and look forward to working with him. He's also light hearted with a great sense of humor.
Knowledgeable Helps You plan your treatment in a way that’s easy to understand and follow
Very good at explaining
Thorough and very good at explaining in layman terms. Very professional.
Ken is very professional and explained the findings in the MRI and X-rays so that I understood. Thank you