William R Puffinbarger MD
Pediatric Orthopedics
Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
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1200 Childrens AveOklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone+1 405-271-2669
Fax+1 405-271-5320
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Summary
- Dr. William Puffinbarger is an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Oklahoma City, OK, with a subspeciality in Pediatric Orthopedics. He completed his medical degree in 1991 from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and pursued a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center from 1991 to 1996. Dr. Puffinbarger's expertise lies in foot and ankle surgery, shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, and foot and ankle traumatology. He also has several publications in well-respected journals, including The Journal of Hand Surgery, Orthopedics, and Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, all of which have been cited multiple times by other publications.
Education & Training
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996- University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
OK State Medical License 1992 - 2025
NY State Medical License 1998 - 2000
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsAn Acute Nocardia Infection in a Pediatric Hand.Garrett Steinmetz, Kenton Panas, William Puffinbarger
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2019-04-01 - 4 citationsPlating of open pediatric tibia fractures.James Head, T R Lewis, William Puffinbarger, Erika Garbrecht
The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association. 2014-07-01 - 39 citationsAll-terrain vehicle injuries in childrenRichard Kirkpatrick, William Puffinbarger, J. Andy Sullivan
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2007-10-01
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