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Dr. Farbod Malek, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (30)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Farbod Malek, MD

Dr. Farbod Malek, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They graduated from SHAHREKORD UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH SERVICES / MEDICAL SCHOOL and is affiliated with Methodist Heart Hospital, North Central Baptist Hospital, Northeast Baptist Hospital, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels.

Dr. Malek works at Steward Orthopedics and Sport Medicine San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis, Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip) and Femur Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Malek's Office Locations

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    Steward Orthopedics and Sport Medicine San Antonio
    7500 Barlite Blvd Ste 311, San Antonio, TX 78224 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 898-3335

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Methodist Heart Hospital
  • North Central Baptist Hospital
  • Northeast Baptist Hospital
  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center
  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels

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    About Dr. Farbod Malek, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Persian and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1972787927
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer center/ Cornell University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Southern CA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • SHAHREKORD UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH SERVICES / MEDICAL SCHOOL
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Farbod Malek, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Malek is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Malek works at Steward Orthopedics and Sport Medicine San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. View the full address on Dr. Malek’s profile.

    Dr. Malek has seen patients for Osteoarthritis, Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip) and Femur Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Malek on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Malek. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Malek.

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