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Dr. Robert Esther, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Chapel Hill, NC
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Esther, MD

Dr. Robert Esther, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chapel Hill, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Esther an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Esther works at UNC Healthcare Orthopedics in Chapel Hill, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Soft Tissue Sarcoma 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. Esther's Office Locations

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    102 Mason Farm Rd Fl 2, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 962-6637

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  • University of North Carolina Hospital

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Limb Pain
Bone Cancer
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteosarcoma
Achilles Tendinitis
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anemia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Breast Cancer
Broken Neck
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chondrocalcinosis
Chordoma
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Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Gynecologic Cancer
Hodgkin's Disease
Internal Derangement of Knee
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kidney Cancer
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lung Cancer
Lupus
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Melanoma
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Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Oral Cancer
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Ovarian Cancer
Pelvic Fracture
Prostate Cancer
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reticulosarcoma
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Salivary Gland Cancer
Scapular Fracture
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Skin Cancer
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Stenosis
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Oral Cancer Screening
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Skin Screenings
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962489328
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Esther works at UNC Healthcare Orthopedics in Chapel Hill, NC. View the full address on Dr. Esther’s profile.

    Dr. Esther has seen patients for Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Esther on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Esther. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Esther.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Esther, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Esther 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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