Fayetteville Orthopaedic Clinic, PA - Our Orthopaedic Professionals

Our Orthopaedic Professionals

OUR PHYSICIANS

Dr. W. Dickson Schaefer
Dr. Christopher J. Barnes
Dr. Joseph E. Robison
Dr. Daniel E. McBrayer
Dr. James R. Santangelo
Dr. Robert J. Logel
Dr. James E. Johnson

MEET OUR STAFF

	Dr. W. Dickson Schaefer General Orthopaedist After graduating from North Carolina State University, Dr. Dickson Schaefer attended medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He then completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. In August 2001, Dr. Schaefer joined Fayetteville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Practicing general orthopaedics, he has a special interest in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee, as well as trauma surgery. He has received additional training in unicompartmental arthroplasty of the knee and is the only physician in Fayetteville credentialed to perform arthroscopy of the hip. Dr. Schaefer has served in the United States Army Reserve since his commissioning in 1996. Currently, he holds the rank of Major. He has twice been deployed to Germany in support of operations in the Middle East and has also served in a Combat Support Hospital in Iraq. A native of Fayetteville, Dr. Schaefer is married and has 4 children. He is active in the community serving on the Board of Trustees of The Fayetteville Academy and Cape Fear Valley Medical System. BACK TO TOP
	Dr. Christopher J. Barnes Sports Medicine/Arthroscopic Surgery/Shoulder Surgery Dr. Chris Barnes joined Fayetteville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in 2003 after completing a Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Reconstruction fellowship at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute in Van Nuys, California. During his fellowship, Dr. Barnes did extensive training underneath Dr. Stephen Snyder, founder of the International Shoulder Arthroscopy Society. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Barnes graduated Magna Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Biology from The University of Michigan. While at Michigan, he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honorary. He was also a member of the Academic All Big Ten Track & Field Team. Dr. Barnes then returned to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University College of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Barnes attended Duke University Medical Center for his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. While at Duke, Dr. Barnes was the Resident Team Physician for Duke University and North Carolina Central University. Dr. Barnes is currently a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the Piedmont Orthopaedic Society. He has numerous studies and publications to his name. Dr. Barnes is the current team Orthopaedist for the Fayetteville Swampdogs Semi Pro Baseball Team and the Fayetteville FireAntz Semi-Pro Hockey Team as well as Methodist University and Fayetteville State University. He also covers numerous area high school athletic teams and works closely with the area coaches and trainers. During the fall football season, Dr. Barnes holds a Saturday morning sports injury clinic to expedite the care of the local injured athletes. Dr. Barnes' special interests are sports injuries, shoulder and knee disorders and arthroscopic reconstructive surgery. His hobbies include college and high school athletics. Most importantly, Dr. Barnes enjoys his time at home with his wife and their three children. BACK TO TOP
	Dr. Joseph E. Robison Hand Surgery Dr. Joseph E. Robison recently joined Fayetteville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine after completing a fellowship in hand, upper extremity and microsurgery at The Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally born in Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Robison attended The University of Florida for both his undergraduate degree and medical school training. After medical school, he traveled to New Orleans and did his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the prestigious Ochsner Clinic. Dr. Robison's special interests are carpal tunnel syndrome, scaphoid and distal radius fractures, arthritis of the hand, and peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Robison's hobbies include weightlifting, computers and movies, but most importantly, spending time with his wife. BACK TO TOP
	Dr. Daniel E. McBrayer Sports Medicine/Arthroscopic Surgery Professional history details to come BACK TO TOP
	Dr. James R. Santangelo Foot and Ankle Surgery Dr Santangelo joins Fayetteville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine after a military career as an orthopaedic surgeon. His last assignment was at Womack Army Medical Center, Ft Bragg, where he served as Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Dr Santangelo graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1984. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division for two years prior to attending medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. His completed his orthopaedic residency training at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. Dr Santangelo’s military assignments, in addition to Ft Bragg, included Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Afghanistan and Iraq. Dr Santangelo completed his fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Duke University in 2006. He has presented papers at major regional and national-level meetings and co-authored multiple research papers on foot and ankle surgery. His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit. Dr Santangelo’s special interests include sports injuries and arthritis of the foot and ankle, and ankle and knee arthroscopy. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. BACK TO TOP
	Dr. Robert J. Logel General Orthopaedist Dr. Robert J. Logel was an early partner with Fayetteville Orthopaedic Clinic, PA. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Logel attended St. Louis University for his undergraduate training and University of Missouri School of Medicine for his medical training. After medical school, he remained in Columbia, Missouri and completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. In 1976, he brought his wife Gene and family to Fayetteville and joined the established practice, known today as Fayetteville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Logel currently maintains an office-based practice and no longer takes emergency calls or performs surgery. He enjoys boating and golf and makes frequent trips with his wife to their beach home in Beaufort, NC. He cherishes time spent with his kids and grandkids and his sporting interests revolve around the UNC Tarheels! BACK TO TOP
	Dr. James E. Johnson General Orthopaedist Dr. James E. Johnson became a partner with Fayetteville Orthopaedic Clinic, PA, in December of 1978. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Johnson attended Purdue University and The University of Minnesota for his undergraduate training and The University of Minnesota Medical School for his medical training. After medical school, he completed his Internship and Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Johnson was a member of the U. S. Army Medical Corp from 1969-1978 and resigned as a Lieutenant Colonel. In December of 1978, he joined the established practice, now known as Fayetteville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. A former Chief of Staff and Board Chairman of Highsmith Rainey Memorial Hospital, Dr. Johnson now maintains an office-based practice and no longer takes emergency calls or performs surgery. He enjoys all sports and many a day youʼll find him in the bleachers at the baseball field. He spends his free time tinkering with computers and electronics and takes pleasure in fine food and wine. He cherishes time spent with his wife, children and grandchildren! BACK TO TOP