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Dr. Alison Schiffern, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 46
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Dr. Alison Schiffern, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Paul, MN.
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Dr. Alison Schiffern, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 46
Saint Paul, MN
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Alison Schiffern, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Paul, MN.

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Dr. Schiffern graduated from University of Utah. Dr. Alison Schiffern, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Paul, MN and has 20 years experience. Dr. Schiffern currently practices at Gillette Children's - Hospital and Clinics and are affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Children's Minnesota-Minneapolis, Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital and Ridgeview Medical Center. Dr. Schiffern's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schiffern is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cerebral Palsy
Hip Dysplasia
Broken Arm
Cerebral Palsy
Hip Dysplasia
Broken Arm
Cerebral Palsy
Hip Dysplasia
Broken Arm
Clubfoot
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Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Wrist Fracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Bunion
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Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Flat Foot
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Length
Limb Pain
Limp in Children
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Marfan Syndrome
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Fractures
Perthe's Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Fracture
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Achilles Tenotomy
Arthrocentesis
Bone Scan
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Gait Analysis
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Limb Lengthening
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue PPO
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • MN Open Access
  • PreferredOne PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gillette Children's - Hospital and Clinics
    640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 291-2848

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Jul 19, 2017
Dr. Schiffern is outstanding! My 14 year son saw Dr. Schiffern several times after he suffered a football injury which resulted in his ankle being fractured in two different places. My son was misdiagnosed by two other providers before seeing Dr. Schiffern.
Minneapolis, MN — Jul 19, 2017
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Specialties*
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah
    2005
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alison Schiffern, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schiffern's profile.

Dr. Alison Schiffern, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Children's Minnesota-Minneapolis, Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital and Ridgeview Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alison Schiffern, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • Children's Minnesota-Minneapolis

    2525 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN

  • Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital

    200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN

  • Ridgeview Medical Center

    500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN