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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Very patient explain’s everything clearly. Will make an excellent MD.
Sep-2025
Meeting went as well as it could have without having the MRI Disc with Images
Being available. Disc being sent to me for our 9/30th appointment.
Sep-2025
Always feel well taken care of with much concern.
Sep-2025
Very knowledgeable and helped identify my problems
Sep-2025
Very informative!
Sep-2025
The absolute professional!
Aug-2025
Dr. Schafer was wonderful and very knowledgeable about my issues.
Aug-2025
Everything you want your healthcare professional to be! Thank you!!
Aug-2025
He’s is very courteous & makes me feel comfortable. And right to the point.
Aug-2025
The best
Aug-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.
Very patient explain’s everything clearly. Will make an excellent MD.
Meeting went as well as it could have without having the MRI Disc with Images Being available. Disc being sent to me for our 9/30th appointment.
Always feel well taken care of with much concern.
Very knowledgeable and helped identify my problems
Very informative!
The absolute professional!
Dr. Schafer was wonderful and very knowledgeable about my issues.
Everything you want your healthcare professional to be! Thank you!!
He’s is very courteous & makes me feel comfortable. And right to the point.
The best