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Dr. Lee Diehl, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine •  Male • Age 57
  
Dr. Diehl
Accepting new patients

North Carolina Orthopedic Clinc

3609 Southwest Durham Dr Durham, NC 27707

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Dr. Lee Diehl, MD is an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist in Durham, NC and has been practicing for 19 years. He graduated from University of Colorado At Denver in 1992 and specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, sports medicine, and more.

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Dr. Diehl accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Options PPO
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access
Open Access Plus
Commercial Insurance Company
CoreSource
Coventry Health Care
First Choice Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
MedCost
MedCost PPO
Medical Mutual of Ohio
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
Planned Administration Inc
Simplifi
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Navigate HMO
Navigate POS
Options PPO
United Healthcare
Wells Fargo Insurance

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for North Carolina
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Diehl's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Joint Pain
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Diehl treats Joint Pain more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Diehl treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Diehl treats Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Diehl treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Knee Pain
Knee Disorders
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Diehl treats Knee Disorders more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Diehl treats this condition more than 89% of his peers

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Dr. Diehl's conditions and procedures:

  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • ACL Surgery
  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Arthritis
  • Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Ataxia
  • Back Pain
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Bicep Repairs
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bursitis
  • Cancer
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Complications of Joint Prosthesis
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
  • Foot Conditions
  • Foot Fracture
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Glenoid Labrum Tear
  • Hand Fracture
  • Hip Sprain
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Injection
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Sprain
  • Knee Surgery
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Limb Pain
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
  • Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Runner's Knee
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sports Medicine Related Procedures
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Steroid Injection
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Tibia and Fibula Fractures
  • Trigger Finger

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Dr. Diehl's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Diehl

4.3

Based on 11 reviews

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What People Say About Dr. Lee Diehl, MD
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My husband saw him because he was having BAD shoulder pain. After trying meds and injections Dr. Diehl did surgery on it and then sent him to therapy for a while. He fixed it!! Dr. Diehl knows what he is doing! He is very nice and professional and so is his staff!
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About Me

Care Philosophy

I have focused my training and professional practice on Orthopaedic Sports Medicine for over 20 years. I have worked with athletes of all ages and abilities - from little league, prep school and weekend warriors to the collegiate, professional and ol...
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Specialties

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

2001
University Of Chicago Hosp
Fellowship Hospital
2000
Unc Chapel Hill Hosp
Residency Hospital
1993
David Grant Usaf Medical Center
Internship Hospital
1992
University of Colorado At Denver
Medical School
1985
Colorado State University
Undergraduate School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Locations

North Carolina Orthopedic Clinc

North Carolina Orthopedic Clinc3609 Southwest Durham Dr Durham, NC 27707
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Duke Regional Hospital

Duke Regional Hospital3643 N Roxboro St Durham, NC 27704
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Duke Regional Hospital

Durham, NC

73% Patient experience rating, 4% higher than the national average

  • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)

Duke University Hospital

Durham, NC

81% Patient experience rating, 12% higher than the national average

  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2017)