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Dr. Brian K Ellefsen DO

Orthopedist

5/5(42)
1911 Buena Vista Ave Carthage MO, 64836
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Brian Ellefsen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Carthage, MO. Dr. Ellefsen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ellefsen tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1988

Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Dr. Brian K Ellefsen DO's Practice location

Practice At 1911 Buena Vista Ave

1911 Buena Vista Ave -
Carthage, MO 64836
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New patients: 417-358-0250
Fax: 417-358-3207

2100 W MAIN ST -
SEDALIA, MO 65301
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New patients: 660-826-5750
Fax: 660-829-5750

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ellefsen


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Dr. Brian K Ellefsen DO has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 42 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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