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Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO

Sports Medicine* Age 43
Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO
5.0 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Goshen, IN.
Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO
5.0 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO

Sports Medicine* Age 43
Goshen, IN
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Goshen, IN.

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Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Goshen, IN and has 15 years experience. They graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. They currently practice at Goshen Orthopedics and are affiliated with Goshen Health Hospital. At present, Dr. Defauw received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Defauw is board certified in Family Practice/OMT and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Goshen Orthopedics
    1824 Dorchester Ct Ste A, Goshen, IN 46526
    Monday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Lateral Epicondylitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Concussion
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tendon Injuries
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Laceration Repair
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Splinting
Steroid Injection
Stitches
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Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
X-Ray
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Feb 16, 2024
I love Dr Defauw, very informative and took plenty of time with me.
Bobbie — Feb 16, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Nicholas DeFauw is a board certified primary care sports medicine doctor. With advanced training in family medicine and a fellowship in sports medicine, he plays an important nonsurgical role on the care team at Goshen Physician Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. DeFauw treats patients of all ages, from young athletes and adult exercise enthusiasts to weekend warriors and others with muscle or bone injuries or pain. From football, hockey and soccer to cycling and bull riding, Dr. DeFauw knows his way around treatment and prevention of illness and sports injuries. He appreciates opportunities to serve as a team physician or medical director for high school athletes, national sports leagues and conferences. Dr. DeFauw also is a strong advocate of advancing the education of future leaders in sports medicine. He has served as the medical director for a sports medicine fellowship program and as a faculty member for health systems in Wisconsin and Texas.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO is a sports medicine specialist in Goshen, IN and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2009. He specializes in Sports Medicine.
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Sports Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice/OMT and Sports Medicine
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Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO is affiliated with Goshen Health Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Defauw, DO holds board certification in Family Practice/OMT and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Defauw has over 15 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Goshen Health Hospital

    200 High Park Ave, Goshen, IN

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