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Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD

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Specializes in: Urogynecology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1983 - 1987)

Professional interests include: pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 5th Floor, Suite Hq 5.200, Professional Office Building 2
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-3848

Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD is an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX specializing in urogynecology. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

UT Southwestern Medical Center

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 5th Floor, Suite Hq 5.200, Professional Office Building 2
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-3848

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Some issues Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

In The News

“"We know there is short-term damage," said Dr. Joseph I. Schaffer, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.”—"More Ways for Women to Skip Periods", Los Angeles Times, May 2002

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
minimally invasive procedures	28
placement of vaginal support device	19
urologic procedures	147

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2013 were urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	292
minimally invasive procedures	25
urologic procedures	120

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	15
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2014 were urologic procedures, lab tests, placement of vaginal support device and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	372
lab tests	99
minimally invasive procedures	14
placement of vaginal support device	31
urologic procedures	134

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2015 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	437
injections	20
lab tests	163
minimally invasive procedures	56
placement of vaginal support device	17
urologic procedures	208

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	50
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2016 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	384
injections	21
lab tests	144
minimally invasive procedures	48
placement of vaginal support device	17
urologic procedures	178

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	24
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2017 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	439
injections	18
lab tests	131
minimally invasive procedures	47
placement of vaginal support device	20
urologic procedures	162

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	25
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	488
injections	18
lab tests	145
minimally invasive procedures	47
placement of vaginal support device	18
urologic procedures	135

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	21
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	489
injections	14
lab tests	123
minimally invasive procedures	48
placement of vaginal support device	29
urologic procedures	121

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	22
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	404
injections	22
lab tests	96
minimally invasive procedures	43
placement of vaginal support device	30
urologic procedures	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	447
injections	16
lab tests	99
minimally invasive procedures	43
placement of vaginal support device	19
urologic procedures	86

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	404
lab tests	79
minimally invasive procedures	21
urologic procedures	67

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	33
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Dallas, TX were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	408
injections	18
lab tests	119
minimally invasive procedures	38
urologic procedures	132

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	248
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	210
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	23
75 to 84	91
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Thomas Jefferson University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the obstetrics and gynecology and urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Affiliated Hospitals (1991)

Board Certification: obstetrics and gynecology and urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$32,346 Myrbetriq $32,112	Vesicare $35	$200
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$325 $325
Boston Scientific Corporation	$292 UPHOLD LITE VAGINAL SUPPORT SYSTEM $121	UPSYLON Y MESH $88	SOLYX SIS SYSTEM $49	PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $34
Shionogi Inc	$281 Osphena $281
Allergan Inc.	$63 BOTOX $63
Other	$80 NovaSure $48	Desara $31

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$30,860
Food and Beverage	$1,805
Education	$591
Travel and Lodging	$100
Gift	$31

Research Payments

Dr. Joseph Ira Schaffer, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $11,750.

Biography

Dr. Joseph Schaffer's specialty is urogynecology. Dr. Schaffer's areas of expertise include pelvic organ prolapse. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Schaffer has received distinctions including Texas Super Doctors; Faculty Teaching Award; and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University Medical Center at Stony Brook. He is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has an open panel in Dallas, TX according to UT Southwestern Medical Center.