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Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD
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Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Spencer, IA.
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Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 65
Spencer, IA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Spencer, IA.

About

Dr. Deffer Jr graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY. Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Spencer, IA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Deffer Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lakes Regional Healthcare, Spencer Municipal Hospital, Palo Alto County Hospital and Pocahontas Community Hospital. Dr. Deffer Jr has experience treating conditions like Trigger Finger, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Deffer Jr received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Deffer Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Deffer Jr is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Dupuytrens Contracture
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Hand Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sjögren's Syndrome
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion

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Locations

  1. 1 Nwia Bone Joint & Sports Surgeons PC
    1200 1st Ave E Ste C, Spencer, IA 51301
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Oct 07, 2020
I've been seeing Dr. Deffer for a long time due to shoulder joint issues related to chemo therapy received 8 years ago. it will be a chronic and life long issue and I couldn't have chosen a better doctor. The best in our area. cares about his patients tremendously and a awesome surgeon. wouldn't want anyone else.
Robin L — Oct 07, 2020
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Deffer Jr's profile.

Dr. Deffer Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Trigger Finger, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD is affiliated with Lakes Regional Healthcare, Spencer Municipal Hospital, Palo Alto County Hospital and Pocahontas Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, IA

  • Spencer Municipal Hospital

    1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA

  • Palo Alto County Hospital

    3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA

  • Pocahontas Community Hospital

    606 NW 7th St, Pocahontas, IA