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Dr. Paul Defrino, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Paul Defrino, MD
4.6 (40 Ratings)
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Dr. Paul Defrino, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Palos Heights, IL.
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Dr. Paul Defrino, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 58
Palos Heights, IL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Paul Defrino, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Palos Heights, IL.

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Dr. Paul Defrino, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Palos Heights, IL and has 31 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center and Palos Community Hospital. Dr. Defrino has experience treating conditions like Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) and Ankle Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Defrino received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Defrino is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Fibular Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hammer Toe
Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Bunion Surgery
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Spiritus Dei Eye Surgery Cente
    7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 361-0600
  2. 2 Parkview Orthopedics
    4710 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 422-7207
  3. 3 Office
    4710 W 95th St Ste B1, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 581-4967
  4. 4 Parkview Orthopaedic Group
    10060 191st St, Mokena, IL 60448
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 478-3200
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Defrino
4.6
Based on 40 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 29, 2023
Dr. DeFrino performed surgeries to my ankle (triple arthrodesis), repair of leg fractures and bunionectomy. All went well. He explains his procedures very well prior to surgery, all surgeries went well, no infections or complications and best of all,..I can walk!
Mary Bruno ANP — Jun 29, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Defrino, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Defrino's profile.

Dr. Defrino frequently treats the following conditions: Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) and Ankle Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Defrino, MD is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center and Palos Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Defrino, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL