4.5
8 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Philip Deffer is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, bringing four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and completed his residency at United States Army Medical Center. With 40 years of experience in orthopedic care, Dr. Deffer focuses on surgical and non-surgical treatments for bone, joint, and hand conditions. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Deffer practices at Spencer Hospital and maintains offices in Spencer, Spirit Lake, and Storm Lake, Iowa. He treats patients experiencing joint stiffness, arm pain, and numbness in the hands or arms. His practice includes physical therapy programs, strength training protocols, and diagnostic imaging such as extremity X-rays to evaluate bone and joint problems. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.
Dr. Deffer practices at Spencer Hospital and maintains offices in Spencer, Spirit Lake, and Storm Lake, Iowa. He treats patients experiencing joint stiffness, arm pain, and numbness in the hands or arms. His practice includes physical therapy programs, strength training protocols, and diagnostic imaging such as extremity X-rays to evaluate bone and joint problems. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- speaks English
- United States Army Medical Center
- 4 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Philip Augustus Deffer has 4 locationsNorthwest Iowa Bone Joint And Sports Surgeons Pc
1200 1st Ave E Ste CSpencer, IA 51301 Tel: (712) 262-7511
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Northwest Iowa Bone Joint And Sports Surgeons Pc
2408 ZENITH AVE STE ESPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360 Tel: (712) 336-8708
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Philip Augustus Deffer, MD | Dr. John Adrian Leupold, MD | Dr. Christopher James Rierson, DO | Dr. Michael John Dirkx, DO |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 40 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| Spencer , IA | Worthington , MN | Worthington , MN | Spencer , IA |
| Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Philip Augustus Deffer
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Philip Augustus Deffer has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Philip Augustus Deffer has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2025, Inactive
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
United States Army Medical Center
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986
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