Dr. Spencer Frink Sr, MD
Orthopedic Oncology  · Â
Male  · Â
Age 59
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Dr. Spencer Frink Sr, MD is an orthopedic oncology specialist in El Paso, TX and has been practicing for 14 years. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1990 and specializes in orthopedic oncology and orthopedic surgery.
1720 Murchison Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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Top Care Areas
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Fracture
very high
more than 95% of peers
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
very high
more than 92% of peers
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
very high
more than 91% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Frink Sr "As one of roughly 125 Orthopedic Oncologists in the United States and the only Orthopedic Oncologist in El Paso, my philosophy of care is to consistently strive to develop the purposeful results for my patients through continued progress of new and result-driven surgical techniques. I discuss all options and results, ensuring the patient fully comprehends and appreciates all the risks and benefits of treatment provided. My goal is to truly provide unmatched medical care with zero compromises."
2 Â Specialties
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Â Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
135 Â Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Lymphoma
- Anemia
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bladder Cancer
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Coccygeal Pain
- Colorectal Cancer
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Hypercoagulable State
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Cancer
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Leukocytosis
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lung Cancer
- Lupus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Mediastinal Tumors, Not Specified as Malignant
- Melanoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelopathy
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteosarcoma
- Pancytopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Retina Diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Skin Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Sternum Fracture
- Stomach Diseases
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thrombocytosis
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
- Urinary Disorders
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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44 Â Procedures
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Excision of Humerus
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Excision of Tibia or Fibula
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Trigger Finger Release
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Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Tulane University of LouisianaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1981
- Uniformed Services University of The Health SciencesMedical School | Graduated 1990
- Wright State UniversityInternship Hospital | Completed 1991
- Wilford Hall Air Force Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1998
- MD Anderson Cancer Ctr-U TexFellowship Hospital | Completed 2004
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Frink Sr accepts 17 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of TexasBlue Choice
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- HAP InsuranceHealth Alliance
- HealthSmart
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Molina HealthcareMolina
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
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