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Dr. Dirk Proffer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Dirk Proffer, MD
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Dr. Dirk Proffer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Norfolk, VA.
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Dr. Dirk Proffer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Norfolk, VA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Dirk Proffer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Norfolk, VA.

About

Dr. Proffer graduated from Northwestern University. Dr. Dirk Proffer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Norfolk, VA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Proffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Dr. Proffer has experience treating conditions like Broken Arm, Femur Fracture and Hip Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Proffer received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Proffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Proffer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Proffer accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Bursitis
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Clavicle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Wrist Fracture
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Sentara Orthopedic Trauma Specialists
    600 Gresham Dr Ste 204, Norfolk, VA 23507
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 388-5680
  2. 2 Sentara Podiatry Specialists
    1080 First Colonial Rd Ste 305, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 388-5680
  3. 3 Sentara RMH Medical Center
    2010 Health Campus Dr, Rockingham, VA 22801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 689-2800
  4. 4 Sentara Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists
    2509 Pleasant Run Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Proffer
3.5
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (5)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jun 29, 2020
After breaking my wrist badly and displacing the bone the ER referred me to Dr Profer. No problem getting the necessary appt. I liked him immediately as he was so personable as well as informative. Any follow up appointments were handled professionally and timely.
Jean Hurston — Jun 29, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1984
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Proffer frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Arm, Femur Fracture and Hip Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dirk Proffer, MD is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA