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Dr. Paul Degenfelder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.6 (34)
Map Pin Small Puyallup, WA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Degenfelder, MD

Dr. Paul Degenfelder, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Puyallup, WA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Degenfelder an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Degenfelder works at MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Good Samaritan in Puyallup, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Difficulty With Walking, Iliotibial Band Syndrome and Gait Abnormality 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.

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Dr. Degenfelder's Office Locations

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    MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Good Samaritan
    1450 5th St SE Ste 4200, Puyallup, WA 98372 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 792-6555

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  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital

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Difficulty With Walking
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
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Difficulty With Walking
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Gait Abnormality
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Impingement
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    • Premera Blue Cross
    • Private HealthCare Systems
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    3.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134137748
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Marys Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Washington
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Paul Degenfelder, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Degenfelder is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Degenfelder works at MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Good Samaritan in Puyallup, WA. View the full address on Dr. Degenfelder’s profile.

    Dr. Degenfelder has seen patients for Difficulty With Walking, Iliotibial Band Syndrome and Gait Abnormality, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Degenfelder on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    34 patients have reviewed Dr. Degenfelder. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Degenfelder.

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