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Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD
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Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fresno, CA.

About

Dr. Thaxter graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at University of California, Davis School of Medicine.Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fresno, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Thaxter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced, Clovis Community Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Community Regional Medical Center, Adventist Health Hanford and Fresno Surgical Hospital. Dr. Thaxter has experience treating conditions like Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Knee Sprain and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thaxter received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Thaxter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thaxter is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Impingement
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Injury
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Reconstruction Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic Center
    1630 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 256-5200
  2. 2 Saint Agnes Pathology Medical Group
    1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 446-0777

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4.3
Based on 19 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Jun 20, 2023
Dr. Thaxter is an outstanding surgeon with a great personality and a wonderful positive attitude. He is highly qualified and experienced. .... Simply The Best.
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Regenerative Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
    1994
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Thaxter frequently treats the following conditions: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Knee Sprain and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced, Clovis Community Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Community Regional Medical Center, Adventist Health Hanford and Fresno Surgical Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Medical Center Merced

    333 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA

  • Clovis Community Medical Center

    2755 Herndon Ave, Clovis, CA

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA

  • Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA

  • Memorial Hospital Los Banos

    520 W I St, Los Banos, CA

  • Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA

  • Adventist Health Hanford

    115 Mall Dr, Hanford, CA

  • Fresno Surgical Hospital

    6125 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA