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Dr. Kim Driftmier, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 42
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Dr. Kim Driftmier, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 42
Fairbanks, AK
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Dr. Kim Driftmier, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fairbanks, AK.

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Dr. Kim Driftmier, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fairbanks, AK. Dr. Driftmier currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Dr. Driftmier has experience treating conditions like Degenerative Disc Disease and Lumbar Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Driftmier received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Driftmier's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Driftmier is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Elbow Bursitis
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Laminoplasty
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 McKinley Orthopedic and Sports Medicine LLC
    3745 Geist Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (907) 456-3338
  2. 2 McKinley Orthopedic and Sports Medicine LLC
    3745 Geist Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 520-5000
  3. 3 Office
    325 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kim Driftmier, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Driftmier's profile.

Dr. Driftmier frequently treats the following conditions: Degenerative Disc Disease and Lumbar Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kim Driftmier, MD is affiliated with Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kim Driftmier, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

    1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK