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Dr. Stephen Appleton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.4 (49)
Map Pin Small Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
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Overview of Dr. Stephen Appleton, MD

Dr. Stephen Appleton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX. Dr. Appleton, completed a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Appleton, completed a residency at Fletcher Allen-University of Vermont. Patients rated Dr. Appleton an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Appleton works at Texas Joint Institute - Dallas in Dallas, TX with other offices in Frisco, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Hip Tendinitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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.

Dr. Appleton's Office Locations

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    Texas Joint Institute - Dallas
    12228 N Central Expy Ste 410, Dallas, TX 75243 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Texas Joint Institute - Frisco
    5575 Frisco Square Blvd Ste 530, Frisco, TX 75034 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Knee Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Pelvic Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Partial Knee Replacement
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellar Tendonitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Back Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pain
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Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Fracture Care
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Patella Resurfacing
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • First Health
    • Humana

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4
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    Based on 49 ratings
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    5 Star
    (40)
    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (7)
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    About Dr. Stephen Appleton, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1588714661
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University Medical Center
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    Residency
    • Fletcher Allen-University of Vermont
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    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Medical City Frisco

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Stephen Appleton, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Appleton is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Appleton has seen patients for Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Hip Tendinitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Appleton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    49 patients have reviewed Dr. Appleton. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Appleton.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Appleton, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Appleton appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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