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Allison M. Schafer, DO

Concussion|

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine|

Women's Motion & Performance

Speaks: English 

Locations

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

UConn Musculoskeletal Institute

UConn Health

263 Farmington Avenue

Farmington, CT 06030

GPS: 120 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT

860-679-6600
clinic

Education & Training

Education
  1. BS, Mars Hill College, Biology - 2008
  2. DO, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine - 2013
Residency
  1. Family Medicine (Chief 2016), University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital - 2016
Fellowship
  1. Primary Care Sports Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 2017
Board Certification
  1. Family Medicine
  2. Sports Medicine
  3. Other

Honors & Awards

  1. 2024 - Sports Medicine Fellowship Educator of the Year - Sports Medicine Fellowship
  2. 2018 - Local Service Humanitarian Project Grant, Concussion Awareness Event - American Society of Sports Medicine
  3. 2018 - Faculty of the Year Award, Family Medicine Nominee - Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University
  4. 2016 - James V. White Resident Research Award - University of Tennessee
  5. 2015 - Captain Women's Basketball Team - Mars Hill College
  6. 2015 - SAC All-Conference Basketball Team - Southern Atlantic Conference

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

170 Ratings, 154 Reviews

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  • 5

    February 17, 2026

    I consistently receive excellent care at UCONN

  • 5

    February 12, 2026

    Dr Schafer was very patient and answered all my questions. She explained in a way I could understand, what she was going to do and what I could expect.

  • 5

    February 10, 2026

    The provider went above and beyond to diagnose my issue.

  • 5

    February 3, 2026

    Allison was incredibly good! She listened and explained well and treated me with respect and compassion.