- Dr. Dirk S Proffer, MD
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Dr. Dirk S Proffer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery - Virginia, Norfolk
Overview
Dr. Dirk S Proffer, MD works in Norfolk, Virginia is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated Louisiana State University in 1990. Dr. Proffer is affiliated with Sentara Bayside Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and practicing for 39 years
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions
• Adrenal Gland Diseases• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Asherman Syndrome
• Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
• Barium Enema
• Biceps Tendinitis
• Cervical Spine Myelopathy
• Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
• Complex Pediatric Spine Surgery
• Complex Spinal Instrumentation Procedure
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• Corneal Tattooing
• Descemet's Stripping With Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK)
• Deviated Septum
• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Dog Allergy
• Dry Skin
• Ectropion of Eyelid
• Endometrial Ablation
• Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
• Enlarged Turbinates
• Erythema
• Esophageal Diverticulum
• Ewing's Sarcoma
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Chocolate
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Citric Acid Intolerance
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Food Additives
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Sulphite
• Food Additive Allergy
• Food Additive Allergy - Amaranth
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Gastric Lymphoma
• Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
• Glaucoma - Sleep Apnea
• Hemofiltration
• Herniated Disc Procedure
• Hyperglycemia
• Hypertensive Retinopathy
• Iatrogenic Pneumothorax
• Insect Sting Allergies
• Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
• Joint X-Ray
• Lumbar Epidural Nerve Block
• Lumbar Spine Surgery
• Management of Mechanical Ventilator
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• Mood Changes
• Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
• Neurological Injuries
• Oxycontin Addiction
• Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
• Pediatric Chronic Infection
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pediatric Voiding
• Pelvic Support Problems
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Retinal Neovascularization
• Retrobulbar Neuropathy
• Rheumatic Diseases
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sinus Node Disease
• Skin Aging
• Sperm Retrieval (Via Electroejaculation)
• Spinal Anesthesia
• Stress Test
• Syndactyly
• Third-Degree Burns
• Ureteral Stones
• Wart Removal
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Procedures
• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
• Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
• Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
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• Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
• Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
• Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
• Hip Replacement
• Hip Replacement Revision
• Hip Resurfacing
• Joint Drainage
• Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Replacement
• Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
• Nerve Block, Somatic
• Neuroplasty
• Non-Spinal Nerve Blocks
• Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
• Rotator Cuff Surgery
• Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Shoulder Fracture Treatment
• Steroid Injection
• Synovial Biopsy
• Trigger Point Injection
• Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 39
State License
- Virginia
Education & Training
Fellowship Hospital
Louisiana State University
Year completed: 1990
Year completed: 1990
Residency Hospital
Mount Carmel Med Center
Columbus, OH, USA
Year completed: 1989
Columbus, OH, USA
Year completed: 1989
Internship Hospital
Mount Carmel Med Center
Columbus, OH, USA
Year completed: 1985
Columbus, OH, USA
Year completed: 1985
Medical School
Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine
Chicago, IL, United States
Graduated: 1984
Chicago, IL, United States
Graduated: 1984
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Office Locations
Primary location
Sentara Medical Group ORS
600 Gresham Drive Suite 204
Virginia (VA)
Norfolk
23507
Phone:(757) 388-5680
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Sentara Medical Group ORS, 600 Gresham Drive Suite 204, Norfolk, Virginia (VA), 23507
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- HealthKeepers HMO
- Humana
- KeyCare PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- MedCost
- MedCost PPO
- MedHealthInsurance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Optima Health
- Options PPO
- Pathway X Tier Hosp HealthKeepers DirectAccess VA
- Southern Health PPO
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Universal American
- Wells Fargo Insurance
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Affiliated Hospitals
Sentara Bayside Hospital
800 Independence Boulevard
Virginia VA,
Virginia Beach,
23455
Sentara Bayside Hospital is a hospital located in Virginia Beach, VA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 6 of 6 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 5 of 6 procedures.
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
1060 1st Colonial Road
Virginia VA,
Virginia Beach,
23454
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a hospital located in Virginia Beach, VA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 10 of 14 procedures.
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Circle
Virginia VA,
Williamsburg,
23188
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is a hospital located in Williamsburg, VA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 10 of 11 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 11 procedures.
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