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Dr. Thomas Distefano, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.7 (24)
Map Pin Small Cheraw, SC
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Distefano, MD

Dr. Thomas Distefano, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cheraw, SC. Dr. Distefano, completed a fellowship at Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. Distefano, completed a residency at Tulane University School of Med. Patients rated Dr. Distefano an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Distefano works at Practice in Cheraw, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Glenoid Labrum Tear, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Joint Pain 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. Distefano's Office Locations

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    McLeod Primary Care Cheraw
    710 Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC 29520 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 537-0010
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    McLeod Health Cheraw
    711 Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC 29520 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 320-5530

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  • McLeod Health Cheraw
  • McLeod Regional Medical Center

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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Sprain
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Partial Hip Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
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    3.7
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    About Dr. Thomas Distefano, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598768830
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Tulane University of Louisiana
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    Residency
    • Tulane University School of Med
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    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Thomas Distefano, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Distefano is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Distefano has seen patients for Glenoid Labrum Tear, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Distefano on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Distefano. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Distefano.

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