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Dr. Randall Schaefer, MD

Dr. Randall Schaefer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Randall Schaefer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sacramento, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy General Hospital and Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

2801 K St Ste 505 Sacramento, CA 95816

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Dr. Schaefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaefer

3.4

40 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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53%
4 Star
5%
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3 Star
3%
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
35%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Brutus blutarski – Jun 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
David K in Sacramento , CA – Feb 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John Smart in Pine Grove, CA – Aug 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Anthony D in Sacramento, CA – Mar 06, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Sacramento Ca – Feb 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mariya Medina in Sacramento, CA – Apr 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Webber in CHICO, CA – Jan 12, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Randall Schaefer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sacramento, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1981. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Keesler Air Force Base Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • Wash University Affil Hosps

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

Office2801 K St Ste 505 Sacramento, CA 95816
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St
    Sacramento, CA 95819
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    2825 Capitol Ave
    Sacramento, CA 95816
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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