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Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
Age 67
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Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD
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Spencer, IA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Clinical Overview
Dr. Philip Deffer Jr, MD works in Spencer, IA as
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Office Locations
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Nwia Bone Joint & Sports Surgeons PC1200 1st Ave E Ste C, Spencer, IA 51301
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Medical Expertise & Background
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Common Patient Questions
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Dr. Deffer Jr accepts Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, DakotaCare Administrative Services, Inc (DAS), Aetna, First Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Curative, UnitedHealthCare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and HealthPartners as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Deffer Jr accepts here.
Dr. Deffer Jr's office is located at 1200 1st Ave E Ste C Spencer, IA 51301. Get a map and directions to Dr. Deffer Jr's office here.
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Dr. Deffer Jr is board certified in
Dr. Deffer Jr has been practicing as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon for 40 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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Texas Technical University
1986
Board Certifications
- Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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- Spencer Municipal Hospital
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