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Cornerstone Sports Medicine3201 University Dr. East, Suite 320, Bryan, TX 77802 map
Dr. James Distefano is a family doctor in Bryan, TX, delivering primary care services for all members of the family – from kids to seniors.
Cornerstone Sports Medicine
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James S. Distefano is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(979) 704-5033
Address
3201 University Dr. East, Suite 320, Bryan, TX 77802
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Office Details
Cornerstone Sports Medicine is located about a mile north of Hwy 6 on University Drive, on the 3rd Floor of the Physicians Centre in Bryan, Texas.
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. James Distefano graduated from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992 before completing a residency in Emergency Medicine at Tulsa Regional Medical Center in Tulsa, OK from 1993 to 1996. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Oklahoma State University from 2004 to 2005.
Dr. Distefano has one office in Texas where he specializes in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and General Practice.
Specialties
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Family Medicine
Dr. Distefano serves as the initial point of contact for patients looking for general or primary medical treatment & may refer patients to a specialist when needed. As a family doctor in Texas, Dr. James Distefano delivers complete medical treatment for families & individuals. Family physicians may detect, treat, & manage a number of diseases, conditions & illnesses.
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Emergency Medicine
Specializing in emergency medicine, Dr. Distefano is prepared to treat patients suffering from a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries or conditions. Emergency physicians, or ER doctors, must incorporate knowledge and experience gained across a broad range of medical topics. Care is typically provided in the emergency room of a hospital.
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Distefano 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.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Distefano may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
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General Practice
Dr. Distefano is a general practitioner, or GP, in Bryan, TX, offering comprehensive medical care for patients of all ages. In some cases, Dr. Distefano may provide lifelong care, from childhood through the final years of adulthood. When providing care, Dr. Distefano may treat a very wide range of ailments and conditions, typically serving as the point of first contact. GPs are able to refer patients to specialists if necessary.
Education & Training
Medical School
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OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
DO • 1992
Residency
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Tulsa Regional Medical Center • Tulsa, OK
Residency in Emergency Medicine • 1993 - 1996
Fellowship
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Oklahoma State University
Fellowship in Sports Medicine • 2004 - 2005
Hospital Affiliations
- College Station Hospital Lp
- St Joseph Regional Health Center
- The Physicians Centre Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
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