Overview
Steven Defroda is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri.
Dr. Defroda is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 246 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Defroda is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven F. Defroda
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven F. Defroda?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven F. Defroda by calling their office at 573-882-4141. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven F. Defroda a top-rated expert for Shoulder Arthroscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven F. Defroda is classified as an Elite expert for Shoulder Arthroscopy, 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. Steven F. Defroda specialize in?
While Dr. Steven F. Defroda is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Shoulder Arthroscopy, Endoscopy, and Hypermobile Joints. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Steven F. Defroda participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven F. Defroda has published 245 articles and abstracts on conditions like Shoulder Arthroscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Steven F. Defroda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven F. Defroda accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven F. Defroda accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-882-4141 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Shoulder ArthroscopyDr. Defroda isElite. Learn about Shoulder Arthroscopy.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Defroda isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Advanced
- Bone GraftDr. Defroda isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Defroda isAdvanced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Defroda isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteotomyDr. Defroda isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- TendinitisDr. Defroda isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Acute PainDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenotomyDr. Defroda isExperienced. Learn about Tenotomy.