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Dr. John Kefalas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (15)
Map Pin Small Decatur, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Kefalas, MD

Dr. John Kefalas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Decatur, IL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital and Pana Community Hospital. Dr. Kefalas, completed a residency at St Louis University. Patients rated Dr. Kefalas an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Kefalas works at Practice in Decatur, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Osteoarthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Kefalas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Central Illinois Bone and Joint Center
    2905 N Main St Ste G, Decatur, IL 62526 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 425-2600
  2. 2
    Decatur Memorial Hospital
    2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL 62526 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 425-2600

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Decatur Memorial Hospital
  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
  • Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital
  • Pana Community Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
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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.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Peripheral Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Broken Shoulder Blade
Calcaneus Fracture
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Injuries
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Metatarsal Fracture
Morton's Neuroma
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Toe Fractures
Trigger Finger
Work-Related Injuries
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Cartilage Implantation
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • American Republic
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    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Golden Rule
    • HAP Insurance
    • HealthLink
    • Humana
    • Medico
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Pekin Insurance
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Greek
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    NPI Number
    • 1386832855
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • St Louis University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Duke University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Kefalas has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Osteoarthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kefalas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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