Dr. Dirk Diefendorf, an orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Mateo, CA, cares for damage to the tendons, joints, bones, & muscles, or the musculoskeletal system.
Yes, Dr. Dirk R. Diefendorf is accepting new patients at this office.
(650) 347-0566
101 S. San Mateo Drive Suite 212, San Mateo, CA 94401-3928
Dr. Dirk Diefendorf graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1983 before completing a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at University of Southern California. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine / Arthroscopic Surgery at Southern California Orthopedic Institute.
Dr. Diefendorf has one office in California where he specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
An orthopedic surgeon in California, Dr. Diefendorf is qualified to identify and treat trauma to the musculoskeletal system, such as the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. After reaching a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. Diefendorf will normally turn to surgery when all other treatment methods are already exhausted or eliminated. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Diefendorf is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
University of Southern California
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Fellowship in Sports Medicine / Arthroscopic Surgery
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Diefendorf, but only those who participate in Medicare.