"The greatest pleasure of my job is making my patients feel special and cared for. So many people are scared and afraid to see a doctor that it's imperative to make every patient feel comfortable."

Jonathan B. Shafer, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with Skagit Island Orthopedics in Mount Vernon. His focus includes treatment of hand, elbow and shoulder conditions. Dr. Shafer is a graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He served his orthopedic residency at University of New Mexico and an upper extremity fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia.

To schedule an appointment or reach Dr. Shafer's office, visit Skagit Island Orthopedics or call 360-639-4963.