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About Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr

Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr, MD is a Doctor primarily located in Spencer, IA. He has 32 years of experience. His specialties include Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand, Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Deffer is affiliated with Spencer Hospital. He speaks English.

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7 Ratings with 3 Comments

The overall average patient rating of Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr is Great. Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr has been rated by 7 patients. From those 7 patients 3 of those left a comment along with their rating. The overall rating for Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr is 4.4 of 5.0 stars.

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Primary Address

NORTHWEST IOWA BONE JOINT AND SPORT SURGEONS

1200 1st Ave E Ste C
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-7511

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Specialties

Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr has the following 3 specialties

  • Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand

    Hand surgeons are certified surgeons who are also experts in the function and structure of your wrists, hands and forearms. This allows them to treat arthritis, carpal tunnel, trigger finger and tennis elbow, most of which tend to result from repetitive and excessive use of the corresponding joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
    Hand surgeons also commonly work with patients who have fractures or broken bones from any kind of accident. If you're experiencing any kind of general pain in your hand, wrist or forearm that isn’t going away, a hand surgeon is probably your best resource.

  • Specialty Expertise

    Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr has the following 4 expertise

  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Dupuytren's Contracture

Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr has 2 board certified specialties

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Board Certifications

Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr is Board Certified in 2 specialties

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Reviews

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arthritis related and had for 2 months. quite painful and no other medical relief till dr deffer diagnosis and injection with cortisone. first night sleeps in 3 months. thanks

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Five Stars

great hand doctor. no more carpal tunnel!!

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mrs. anatha beaverhouse

Very poor results would not recommend

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  • Hospital Affiliations

    Dr. Deffer is affiliated (can practice and admit patients) with the following hospital(s).

  • Spencer Hospital

    1200 1st Ave E
    Spencer, IA 51301

  • Education

    32 Years Experience

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine

    Graduated in 1986

  • United States Army Medical Center

    Residency

  • Accepted Insurance

    Dr. Philip A Deffer Jr accepts the following insurance providers.

  • Aetna
    • Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
    • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • BCBS Blue Card
    • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • BCBS Illinois
    • BCBS IL PPO
  • Cigna
    • CIGNA Open Access Plus
    • CIGNA PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
    • Coventry IA PPO
  • First Health
    • First Health PPO
  • Humana
    • Humana Choice POS
    • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • United Healthcare
    • UHC Choice Plus POS
    • UHC Navigate HMO
    • UHC Navigate POS
    • UHC Options PPO
  • Wellmark
    • Wellmark Alliance Select

Locations & Directions

NORTHWEST IOWA BONE JOINT AND SPORT SURGEONS, 1200 1st Ave E Ste C, Spencer, IA
Uploaded January 1, 2012

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