Mostafa El Dafrawy
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
11850 Blackfoot St NW, Mercy Specialty Center - Suite 405, 
Coon Rapids, MN 

Overview

Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. El Dafrawy offers advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in Coon Rapids, Minneapolis, and Plymouth. Call (612) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation.

Dr. El Dafrawy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. El Dafrawy is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles. Dr. El Dafrawy is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Cairo University, Faculty Of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt, 2005

Residency

The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in IL
Specialist in MN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons

Fellowships

Barnes and Jewish Hospital Spine Fellowship

Hospital Affiliations

Mercy Hospital
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital

Languages Spoken

Arabic
German

Gender

Male

Awards

Hibbs Award for Best Clinical Paper, Scoliosis Research Society 46th Annual Meeting (SRS); 2011
2nd best Clinical Paper Presentation at The American College of Spine Surgery Annual Meeting (ACSS); 2011
Graduated with highest honors Summa Cum Laude

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Twin Cities Spine Center
11850 Blackfoot St NW, Mercy Specialty Center - Suite 405, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Other Locations
Twin Cities Spine Center
2855 Campus Dr, Suite 300, Plymouth, MN 55441
Twin Cities Spine Center
913 E 26th St, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. El Dafrawy has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Disc Surgery
Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Herniated Disc Surgery

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


50 Total Publications

Multirod Constructs in Spine Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy

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Is Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteotomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy specialize in?

While Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Scoliosis, and Lordosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy accept my insurance?

Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-775-6200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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