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Dr. John Stirton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Dr. John Stirton, MD
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Dr. John Stirton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Alton, IL.
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Dr. John Stirton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Alton, IL
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. John Stirton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Alton, IL.

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Dr. John Stirton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Alton, IL and has 17 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2007 and completed a residency at Grand Rapids Ortho Surg.They currently practice at BJC Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Alton and are affiliated with Alton Memorial Hospital. Dr. Stirton has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Stirton received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Stirton is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Heel Spur
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pain
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Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arm Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Alton Orthopedic Clinic
    4 Memorial Dr Ste 130, Alton, IL 62002
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4.3
Based on 18 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Mar 05, 2024
Total left knee replacement 05-01-23. Was in Disney 7 weeks late with no problem with the knee. Healed great and was up and round in no time. Very caring Dr. He will be doing my other knee.
Kathy D — Mar 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Grand Rapids Ortho Surg
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Stirton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Stirton's profile.

Dr. John Stirton, MD is affiliated with Alton Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Stirton, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alton Memorial Hospital

    1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL