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Dr. John Elfar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Dr. John Elfar, MD
3.4 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. John Elfar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Hershey, PA.
Dr. John Elfar, MD
3.4 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. John Elfar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Hershey, PA
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22 years of experience
Dr. John Elfar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Hershey, PA.

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Dr. John Elfar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Hershey, PA and has 22 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2002 and completed a residency at University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center. At present, Dr. Elfar received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Elfar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Limb Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Release
Neuroplasty
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Torticollis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Dental

Locations

  1. 1 Penn State Neuroscience Institute
    30 Hope Dr Ste 2400, Hershey, PA 17033
    Tuesday
    12:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic
    2800 E Ajo Way Ste 200, Tucson, AZ 85713
  3. 3 Strong Memorial Hospital Psych
    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
  4. 4 Banner University Medical Center Esrd
    1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elfar
3.4
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (12)

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Sep 17, 2021
This is a great surgeon.
— Sep 17, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
General Hand Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2002
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Elfar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elfar's profile.

Dr. John Elfar, MD is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA