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  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 42 years of experience
  • Waverley Surgery Center 400 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Brief Intro

Dr. Diefendorf graduated from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. He works in Palo Alto, CA and 5 other locations and specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Other Specialty and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Diefendorf is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Lac Usc Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine - 1983

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Waverley Surgery Center
  • 400 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Mon:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Other Specialty
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Conditions Addressed

  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sciatica
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
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Procedures Performed

  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Knee Replacement
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
  • Physical Therapy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Health Net
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • AARP
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • United American
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99