Dr. Lee Diehl, MD is an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist in Durham, NC and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from University Of Colorado At Denver in 1992 and specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, sports medicine, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
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Top Care Areas
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Joint Pain
very high
more than 94% of peers
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
very high
more than 91% of peers
Knee Sprain
high
more than 83% of peers
Dr. Diehl's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Diehl "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 olympic level - to keep them in the game. I have extensive experience as a civilian and military 'team physician' and work with each person to understand, diagnose, and treat their activity limiting problems with or without surgery. This is my passion"
4 Specialties
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Surgery
3 Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Sports MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Sports MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
52 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Arthritis
- Ataxia
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Injuries
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Hand Fracture
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- 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
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spondylosis
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
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19 Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Bicep Repairs
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Joint Injection
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Knee Surgery
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Surgery
- Sports Medicine Related Procedures
- Steroid Injection
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Colorado State UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1985
- University Of Colorado At DenverMedical School | Graduated 1992
- David Grant Usaf Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1993
- Unc Chapel Hill HospResidency Hospital | Completed 2000
- University Of Chicago HospFellowship Hospital | Completed 2001
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Diehl accepts 18 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North CarolinaBlue Options PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MedCostMedCost PPO
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Planned Administration Inc
- Simplifi
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Wells Fargo Insurance
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