145 East 32nd Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(Red Bank)
(Trinity)
(Madison Orthopedic)
From complex ankle arthritis to sports injuries and minimally invasive bunion correction, every treatment plan is carefully designed to restore mobility & function.
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Advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments tailored to your condition and goals.
Foot
Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction
Foot Fractures
Deformity Correction
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Ankle
Ankle Replacement
Ankle Instability Surgery
Cartilage Repair
Ankle Fractures
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Nonsurgical
Treatments
Shockwave Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma(PRP) Injections
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Dr. Kevin Schafer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at NYU Langone Health specializing in foot and ankle care. Drawing on his engineering background and advanced fellowship training, he provides personalized treatment for conditions ranging from sports injuries to arthritis. Dr. Schafer focuses on restoring mobility and relieving pain so patients can return to active lifestyles
Dr. Schafer is trained to perform low profile ankle replacement surgery, where the joint is resurfaced with a state of the art implant. He was trained by the inventor of this implant, and has published book chapters and multiple articles regarding expert surgical technique and excellent patient outcomes
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The surgery corrects deformity through small incisions, reducing soft tissue disruption and promoting faster recovery. This modern technique realigns the bone while minimizing scarring, swelling, and post-operative discomfort, helping patients return to comfortable walking and regular footwear sooner than with traditional open procedures.
Read More on MinimallyDr. Schafer approaches athletic injuries with precision and biomechanics in mind. He evaluates alignment, joint stability, cartilage health, and tendon function to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to your sport, position, and performance goals.
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Outcomes Following Repeat Ankle Arthroscopy and Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Read More on Arthroscopy

Syndesmotic Suture Button Fixation Results in Higher Tegner Activity Scale Scores When ComparedRead More on Fixation

Two Orthogonal Nitinol Staples and Combined Nitinol Staple-Screw Constructs for a FirstRead More on Orthogonal