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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in MissouriPage 2

46 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Missouri accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Hand & Upper Extremity, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement. Common hospital affiliations include Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Mercy Hospital Springfield, and Mercy Clinic Orthopedics.

Victoria Kubik

Victoria Kubik, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Ozark, MO20+ years
Luke Choi

Luke Choi, MD

Orthopaedics

Jefferson City, MO20+ years
Matthew Melander

Matthew Melander, DO

Orthopaedics

Louisiana, MO20+ years
James Stannard

James Stannard, M.D.

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Columbia, MO30+ years
Gary Sutkin

Gary Sutkin, M.D.

Associate Dean and Victor and Caroline Schutte Chair in Women’s Health

Orthopaedics

Kansas City, MO30+ years
Tyler Jenkins

Tyler Jenkins, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Columbia, MO10+ years
Ilya Bendich

Ilya Bendich, MD

Orthopaedics

Saint Louis, MO10+ years
Theodore Choma

Theodore Choma, MD

J. Vernon Luck, Sr. Distinguished Professor and Vice Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery; Division Director of Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

Columbia, MO30+ years
Christopher Maugans

Christopher Maugans, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Lees Summit, MO15+ years
Jeffrey Krempec

Jeffrey Krempec, MD

Orthopaedics

Kansas City, MO20+ years
Byron Tarbox

Byron Tarbox, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Columbia, MO30+ years
Daniel O'Loughlin

Daniel O'Loughlin, D.O.

Orthopaedics

Rolla, MO10+ years
Erin Greer

Erin Greer, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Springfield, MO20+ years
Larry Frevert

Larry Frevert, MD

Orthopaedics

Lees Summit, MO30+ years
Paul Nassab

Paul Nassab, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Independence, MO20+ years
Scott Luallin

Scott Luallin, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Sporting Kansas City (MLS)

Orthopaedics

Kansas City, MO30+ years
Scott Kaar

Scott Kaar, M.D.

Associate Professor and Chief, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine; Head Team Physician, Saint Louis University

Orthopaedics

Fenton, MO20+ years
Michael Chardack

Michael Chardack, MD

Orthopaedics

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Clayton Nuelle

Clayton Nuelle, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Columbia, MO15+ years
Steven Defroda

Steven Defroda, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Columbia, MO10+ years

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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 Hand & Upper Extremity, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
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