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Introduction

Personal Facts:

Male

Years Since Graduation: 29

Practice Member Since: 2005.

Physician Website:

http://www.totalortho.com/duffner.html

Professional Affiliations/
Memberships:

1990  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

1990  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

2005  California Medical Association

2005  Riverside County Medical Association

Professional Interests:

Dr. Duffner patented a new surgical device for performing tibial osteotomies of the knee

Provides Patients with
Access to a Nurse:

No

Physician Treats:

Osgood - Schlatter disease, Tibial tuberosity apophysitis

Physician Performs:

Knee surgery

Health Plan/Other

Health Plans Accepted:

Access/Plus

Accepts Medicare:

Yes

Accepts Medicaid:

Yes

Accepting New Patients:

Yes

Experience/Training

Specialties^*

Orthopedic Surgery

Medical School:

   University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK, 1979

Internship:

   Scott and White Memorial Hospital Temple, TX, 1979

Residency:

   Scott and White Memorial Hospital Temple, TX, 1980

Fellowship:

   AO Fellowship Basel, 1984

Undergraduate University:

   Tulane University New Orleans, LA, 1974

Other Education/Training/Positions:

   M.B.A. Medical Business Admin. University of Houston Clear Lake, TX, 1998

Participates in Clinical
Trials:

No

HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards. HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. David W. Duffner as of 05/03/2008
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Total Orthopedics of Palm Springs
 http://www.totalortho.com

Description of practice:

Total Orthopedics of Palm Springs doctors have extensive training in the diagnosis and nonsurgical and surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.

Office Location: 

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	1180 North Indian Canyon Drive
	Palm Springs, CA 92262	View Location Map
Office Information:    Physicians At This Office: David W. Duffner

 

Affiliated Hospital

Desert Regional Medical Center

1150 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

Desert Regional Medical Center

Orthopedic Care Excellence Award™ 2008