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Dr. Frank Difazio, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Frank Difazio, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Difazio, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC.
Dr. Frank Difazio, MD
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Dr. Frank Difazio, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Frank Difazio, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC.

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Dr. Difazio graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. Dr. Frank Difazio, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC and has 37 years experience. Dr. Difazio currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital and Saint Bernard Parish Hospital. At present, Dr. Difazio received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Difazio's office accepts new patients. Dr. Difazio also speaks Spanish. Dr. Difazio is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Excision of Humerus
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Total Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Doctors Care West Ashley
    1014 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical Center Hospital of Vermont
    1989
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Difazio, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Difazio's profile.

Dr. Frank Difazio, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital and Saint Bernard Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Frank Difazio, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital

    4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA

  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA