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Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD
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Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Oklahoma City, OK.
Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD
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Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 62
Oklahoma City, OK
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Oklahoma City, OK.

About

Dr. Puffinbarger graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Oklahoma City, OK and has 33 years experience. Dr. Puffinbarger currently practices at Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health - Pediatric General & Plastic Surgery Clinic and are affiliated with INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Norman Regional Healthplex, O U Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma Spine Hospital and SSM Health St Anthony Hospital-Oklahoma City. Dr. Puffinbarger has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Puffinbarger received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Puffinbarger's office accepts new patients. Dr. Puffinbarger is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Graft vs Host Disease
Hidradenitis
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Obstruction
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Second-Degree Burns
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Renal Transplant
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health - Pediatric General & Plastic Surgery Clinic
    1200 Childrens Ave # 2, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Puffinbarger's profile.

Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD is affiliated with INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Norman Regional Healthplex, O U Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma Spine Hospital and SSM Health St Anthony Hospital-Oklahoma City.

Yes, Dr. Nikola Puffinbarger, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center

    3300 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Norman Regional Healthplex

    3300 Healthplex Pkwy, Norman, OK

  • O U Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center

    700 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Oklahoma Spine Hospital

    14101 Parkway Commons Dr, Oklahoma City, OK

  • SSM Health St Anthony Hospital-Oklahoma City

    1000 N Lee Ave, Oklahoma City, OK