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Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: elbow problems, musculoskeletal problems, sports health, and more.
1991 Fordham Drive Suite 100
Fayetteville, NC 28304

Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD is an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Health and CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEM INC.

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Office Locations

Cape Fear Valley Health

1991 Fordham Drive Suite 100
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-3114
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Some issues Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction
knee arthroplasty
lower extremity surgery
reconstructive surgery

In 2023, Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD performed more joint reconstruction, knee arthroplasty, lower extremity surgery, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

aspiration procedures
hip replacement
inpatient hospital care
knee X-ray

In 2012, Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD performed more aspiration procedures, hip replacement, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 169
doctor visit 1041
hip imaging 163
hospital care 29
injections 169
inpatient care 29
joint surgery 102
lower extremity surgery 102
minimally invasive procedures 16
musculoskeletal imaging 336
pelvic imaging 157
reconstructive surgery 86
X-rays 493

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 260
doctor visit 1121
hip imaging 216
hospital care 26
injections 260
inpatient care 26
joint surgery 120
lower extremity surgery 120
minimally invasive procedures 17
musculoskeletal imaging 396
pelvic imaging 212
reconstructive surgery 103
X-rays 608

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 235
Female 473
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 495
Black 172
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 301
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 57
Less than 65 141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 39
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 224
doctor visit 1075
hip imaging 206
hospital care 35
injections 224
inpatient care 35
joint surgery 150
lower extremity surgery 150
minimally invasive procedures 11
musculoskeletal imaging 440
pelvic imaging 190
reconstructive surgery 139
X-rays 630

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 243
Female 449
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 472
Black 177
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 280
From 75 to 84 193
85 and over 55
Less than 65 164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 293
doctor visit 1172
hip imaging 258
hospital care 28
injections 293
inpatient care 28
joint surgery 150
lower extremity surgery 150
musculoskeletal imaging 505
pelvic imaging 243
reconstructive surgery 150
X-rays 772

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 558
Female 1042
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1094
Black 420
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 664
From 75 to 84 470
85 and over 138
Less than 65 328

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 37
Dementia 11
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 325
doctor visit 1272
hospital care 31
injections 325
inpatient care 31
joint surgery 140
lower extremity surgery 140
minimally invasive procedures 18
musculoskeletal imaging 247
reconstructive surgery 122
X-rays 247

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 243
Female 543
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 508
Black 227
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 13
Age
From 65 to 74 343
From 75 to 84 207
85 and over 81
Less than 65 155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 42
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 329
doctor visit 1251
hospital care 41
injections 329
inpatient care 41
joint surgery 159
lower extremity surgery 144
minimally invasive procedures 37
musculoskeletal imaging 248
reconstructive surgery 122
upper extremity surgery 15
X-rays 248

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 263
Female 496
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 495
Black 206
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 349
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 73
Less than 65 141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 42
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 226
doctor visit 1045
hospital care 18
injections 226
inpatient care 18
joint surgery 156
lower extremity surgery 137
minimally invasive procedures 31
musculoskeletal imaging 221
reconstructive surgery 125
rehabilitation 180
upper extremity surgery 19
X-rays 221

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 243
Female 443
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 441
Black 186
Hispanic 29
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 14
Age
From 65 to 74 298
From 75 to 84 208
85 and over 64
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 45
Dementia 12
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2019 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 255
doctor visit 1069
fracture surgery 11
hospital care 24
injections 255
inpatient care 24
joint surgery 151
lower extremity surgery 162
manual therapy 50
minimally invasive procedures 13
musculoskeletal imaging 214
reconstructive surgery 138
rehabilitation 739
X-rays 214

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 211
Female 456
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 448
Black 167
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 310
From 75 to 84 183
85 and over 55
Less than 65 119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 41
Dementia 11
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2020 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 168
doctor visit 754
hospital care 30
injections 168
inpatient care 30
joint surgery 129
lower extremity surgery 129
musculoskeletal imaging 163
reconstructive surgery 129
rehabilitation 484
X-rays 163

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 206
Female 358
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 358
Black 172
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 293
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 46
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 41
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2021 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 184
doctor visit 781
hospital care 17
injections 184
inpatient care 17
joint surgery 120
lower extremity surgery 120
manual therapy 66
minimally invasive procedures 11
musculoskeletal imaging 182
reconstructive surgery 109
rehabilitation 352
X-rays 182

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 199
Female 341
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 342
Black 154
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 257
From 75 to 84 168
85 and over 48
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 42
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC during 2022 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 262
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 996
fracture surgery 13
hospital care 45
injections 262
inpatient care 45
joint surgery 136
lower extremity surgery 149
musculoskeletal imaging 198
nerve procedures 14
open surgery 14
reconstructive surgery 136
upper extremity surgery 14
X-rays 198

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 277
Female 433
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 447
Black 199
Hispanic 35
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 315
From 75 to 84 240
85 and over 71
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 40
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fayetteville, NC were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

aspiration 245
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 1052
fracture surgery 12
hip imaging 210
hospital care 29
injections 245
inpatient care 29
joint surgery 137
lower extremity surgery 136
manual therapy 58
minimally invasive procedures 19
musculoskeletal imaging 286
nerve procedures 14
open surgery 14
pelvic imaging 200
reconstructive surgery 123
rehabilitation 438
upper extremity surgery 16
X-rays 361

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD.

Gender
Male 243
Female 457
Ethnicity
Black / African American 189
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 463
Native American / Alaskan Native 2
Hispanic 22
Other 5
Age
75 to 84 202
85 and over 62
Less than 65 126
65 to 74 310

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cape Fear Valley Health
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEM INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Dickson Schaefer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $561 KNEES
$427 		PPK
$83 		mymobility Platform
$35 		Gel One-Knees
$17
Arthrex, Inc. $515 ARTHREX
$73
$442
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $360 Recon Hips
$137 		Journey II Uni
$115 		VISIONAIRE Cutting Guides
$69 		Pico
$15 		Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
$13 		Other
$12
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC $78 Ortho-Hips
$78
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. $70 Zilretta
$70
Other $262 SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA
$52 		M-Vizion
$32 		SCS leads
$31 		ZORVOLEX
$27 		RENASYS TOUCH
$17 		Other
$103
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,188
Travel and Lodging $657

Biography

Dr. William Schaefer's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Schaefer's education and training includes medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. His areas of expertise include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), rotator cuff problems, and hand problems. He is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Health.

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