Dr. Dirk Stanton Proffer, MD

Dr. Dirk Proffer is an orthopedic surgeon with over four decades of experience treating bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He completed his medical education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and his residency at Mt Carmel Medical Center. With 42 years in practice, Dr. Proffer has developed extensive expertise in surgical and non-surgical treatment of orthopedic injuries. He communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Proffer practices at multiple Sentara locations throughout Virginia, including facilities in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Harrisonburg. His clinical focus includes treating arm and wrist fractures as well as joint pain conditions. He incorporates physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans and utilizes advanced imaging like extremity X-rays for accurate diagnosis. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars.