Dr. Dirk Diefendorf, MD
Dr. Dirk Diefendorf, MD is a sports medicine specialist in San Mateo, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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101 S San Mateo Dr Ste 212 San Mateo, CA 94401Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Diefendorf
4.2
| 5 Star | 75% | 75% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 19% | 19% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Diefendorf to family and friends is 4.1875 out of 5
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care philosophy
Board Certified Orthopedic SurgeonSports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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The Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 1989University Of Southern California
Residency Hospital, 1988Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1983Ucla
Undergraduate School, 1978University Of California At Los Angeles
Undergraduate School, 1978
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- Recipient of 46
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
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(650) 410-7512.
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