Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in Columbia, MO
9 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Columbia, Missouri accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, and Sports Medicine. Common hospital affiliations include University of Missouri Health Care, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis, and Missouri Orthopaedic Institute.
Brett Crist, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO20+ years223+ pubs
Orthopaedic Trauma
Thomas Aleto, MD
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO20+ years
Joint Replacement
James Stannard, M.D.
Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO30+ years293+ pubs
Sports Medicine
Tyler Jenkins, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO10+ years40+ pubs
Spine Surgery
Theodore Choma, MD
J. Vernon Luck, Sr. Distinguished Professor and Vice Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery; Division Director of Spine Surgery
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO30+ years
Spine Surgery
Byron Tarbox, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO30+ years
Sports Medicine
Clayton Nuelle, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO15+ years
Sports Medicine
Steven Defroda, MD
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO10+ years
Sports Medicine
Shawn Sahota, MD
Orthopaedics
Columbia, MO10+ years
Sports Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, and Sports Medicine. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these orthopaedic surgeons accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.