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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Absolutely wonderful so personable very caring always tells me everything in detail about what’s going on. I just love going to see him..
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very compassionate and understanding my concerns
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very informative and helpful.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Ken Schaefer has the best bedside manner. He informed me of my test results and made a follow up appointment. Excellent service
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Always takes the time to listen
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Ken is very personable, informative and helpful. I’m so glad he is my PA at Swift.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He's gr8. HE SAYS IT LIKE IT IS...WHICH I REALLY RESPRCT...NOTHING HIDDEN. THE WHOLE SWIFT GROUP IS AWESOME. THE ONLY PLACE I will continue to go to
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
2 thumbs up
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He takes the time to listen and comes up with solutions as I’m a very complicated case sadly but they’ve come through so far 😊and has a great bedside manner and laughs at my jokes, even the dark ones👍😊
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
The best
(1 month ago)
Feb-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.
Absolutely wonderful so personable very caring always tells me everything in detail about what’s going on. I just love going to see him..
Very compassionate and understanding my concerns
Very informative and helpful.
Ken Schaefer has the best bedside manner. He informed me of my test results and made a follow up appointment. Excellent service
Always takes the time to listen
Ken is very personable, informative and helpful. I’m so glad he is my PA at Swift.
He's gr8. HE SAYS IT LIKE IT IS...WHICH I REALLY RESPRCT...NOTHING HIDDEN. THE WHOLE SWIFT GROUP IS AWESOME. THE ONLY PLACE I will continue to go to
2 thumbs up
He takes the time to listen and comes up with solutions as I’m a very complicated case sadly but they’ve come through so far 😊and has a great bedside manner and laughs at my jokes, even the dark ones👍😊
The best