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Dr. Farbod Malek, MD

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

Offers telehealth

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, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels, North Central Baptist Hospital and Northeast Baptist Hospital. Dr. Malek, completed a residency at University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. Patients rated Dr. Malek an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Malek works at Steward Orthopedics and Sport Medicine San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Humerus Fracture and Shoulder Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels
  • North Central Baptist Hospital
  • Northeast Baptist Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Humerus Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Humerus Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Tibial Fracture
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondrosarcoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colorectal Cancer
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Esophageal Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Gynecologic Cancer
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Kidney Cancer
Knee Dislocation
Knee Injuries
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Liver Cancer
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lung Cancer
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Melanoma
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neutropenia
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peritoneal Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Prostate Cancer
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Skin Screenings
Spinal Fusion
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Persian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1972787927
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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
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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.

    Dr. Malek has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    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 Humerus Fracture and Shoulder 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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