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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Ken has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very attentive and supportive in your recovery goals. I have truly enjoyed having him as my physicians aid.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Listens carefully and answers all my questions in an engaged and friendly manner.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Ken was very thorough and addressed all of my concerns.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very kind compassionate and most importantly thorough
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Super nice, totally sincere and a medical professional
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Friendly, professional and he truly heard me. I really appreciate that.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great comprehensive consultation! Very professional and personal at same time
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He listens to his people and takes everything with good faith
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Really appreciated how very thoroughly he explained things and words and at a pace we could understand
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Ken Schaefer was so great!! He was so thorough. I was so grateful to see such a wonderful man. I’m so glad he was my Dr. today!! Thank you Ken
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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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.
Ken has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very attentive and supportive in your recovery goals. I have truly enjoyed having him as my physicians aid.
Listens carefully and answers all my questions in an engaged and friendly manner.
Ken was very thorough and addressed all of my concerns.
Very kind compassionate and most importantly thorough
Super nice, totally sincere and a medical professional
Friendly, professional and he truly heard me. I really appreciate that.
Great comprehensive consultation! Very professional and personal at same time
He listens to his people and takes everything with good faith
Really appreciated how very thoroughly he explained things and words and at a pace we could understand
Ken Schaefer was so great!! He was so thorough. I was so grateful to see such a wonderful man. I’m so glad he was my Dr. today!! Thank you Ken