Dr. Frank A Difazio, MD - Charleston, SC

Dr. Frank A Difazio, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Physician in Charleston, South Carolina

NPI 1518073972

Frank A Difazio is a Orthopedic Surgery Physician based in Mount Pleasant, SC. Frank A Difazio practices in Charleston, SC and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Frank A Difazio is 1518073972 and holds a License No. 38363 (South Carolina).

The current practice location address for Frank A Difazio is 1014 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC and can be reached out via phone at 843-556-5585 and via fax at 846-556-5587.

Location: 1014 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC, 29464-8345

NPI Number

1518073972

Provider Name

Frank A Difazio

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Male

Address

1014 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC, 29464-8345

Phone Number

843-556-5585

Fax Number

846-556-5587

Provider Enumeration Date

08/21/2006

Last Update Date

03/08/2024

Address

1014 Saint Andrews Blvd

City

Charleston

State

South Carolina

Zip

29407-7177

Phone Number

843-556-5585

Fax Number

846-556-5587

Address

1014 Saint Andrews Blvd

City

Charleston

State

South Carolina

Zip

29407-7177

Phone Number

843-556-5585

Fax Number

846-556-5587

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Orthopedic Surgery

Speciality

Taxonomy

207X00000X

License No.

321517 (Louisiana)

Definition

An orthopedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Orthopedic Surgery

Speciality

Sports Medicine

Taxonomy

207XX0005X

License No.

038363 (Connecticut)

Definition

An orthopedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Orthopedic Surgery

Speciality

Orthopedic Trauma

Taxonomy

207XX0801X

License No.

38363 (Connecticut)

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopedic surgery, orthopedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

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