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Dr. Frank Difazio, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Frank Difazio, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Difazio, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC.
Dr. Frank Difazio, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Difazio, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Frank Difazio, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC.

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Dr. Frank Difazio, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Charleston, SC and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center 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. Their 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 of Knee
Miner's Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
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
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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
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Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
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
Neuroplasty
Total Hip Replacement

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Doctors Care West Ashley
    1014 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
  2. 2 Office
    8050 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
  3. 3 Doctors Care Murrells Inlet
    12015 Highway 707, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
  4. 4 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 Ochsner Medical Center and Saint Bernard Parish Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA