Michael Stefl, MD

Accepting New Patients

515-239-4475

Patient Rating

4.71 out of 5

505 Patient Ratings

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Primary Clinic

1215 Duff Avenue Office

1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

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Patient Testimonials

Dr Stefl always gives you time to ask questions and gives very good answers. He explains what he sees on the X-ray and other medical information. I told him today that I am pain free and I am so grateful to him for that.

March 17, 2023

Answered questions and informative and pleasant

March 10, 2023

Good communicator. Friendly. Informative. Helpful.

January 20, 2023

Dr Stefl was thorough in explaining the pros and cons of hip replacement surgery. He was open to answering questions and concerns. I appreciated his straight forward approach.

January 4, 2023

He was very thorough in answering all my questions.

November 19, 2022

Dr. Stefl explained to me what needed to be done to my knee. Very professional. I very much trust him. Great Doctor!!!

October 29, 2022

Very professional, and took the time to hear my concerns and symptoms.

October 28, 2022

Very professional and thorough and took time to focus on me and make sure all my questions were answered.

October 21, 2022

Knowledgeable and compassionate in the care he provided.

September 27, 2022

We appreciated Dr Stefl taking the time to answer our questions. He explained our options and didn’t pressure us to make a decision today.

September 23, 2022

I very much appreciated his full explanation of my progress and some tips to improve my well being. The friendly conversation is refreshing from a medical specialist. Thanks!

September 20, 2022

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Presented all information clearly. Gave me time to ask questions and make needed decisions.

September 13, 2022

Dr. Stefl and his staff showed sympathy and empathy. I appreciated both.

September 6, 2022

Dr Stefl is professional and polite and very caring. He always seems to have time for my questions and concerns. Thank you!

August 20, 2022

Dr. Stefl has a great bedside manner. He is easy to talk to and always answers any questions I have. I am very pleased with new knee he put in a couple of years ago.

June 24, 2022

Dr Stefl was very good about answering my questions about an upcoming surgery. I did not feel rushed.

May 10, 2022

He did an excellent job of making me feel comfortable with the procedure.

May 3, 2022

He always has time to answer questions

April 30, 2022

Dr. Stefl is clearly very knowledgeable, but he listened very well as well. He answered my questions fully and got the appointment done efficiently, without me feeling hurried.

April 17, 2022

He is personable and listens to the patient to help make good suggestions/diagnosis for the patient.

April 8, 2022

Dr Stefl is by far the most caring, gentle, understanding, and excellent orthopedic surgeon that I have had seen in a very long time.

March 18, 2022

Dr. Stefl is very kind and personable. He is no nonsense and answers questions factually but compassionately. One gets the sense that he really cares about his patients and wants the best outcome for them.

February 4, 2022

He was very thorough, had looked at all my tests, and listened to me very well. He didnt seem to RUSH through the appointment, and was friendly.

January 14, 2022

Dr Stefl is compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable

January 7, 2022

Dr Stefl is always very pleasant and takes time to answer questions and explain things.

January 4, 2022

About

Medical Interests

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Arthritis surgery
Arthroscopic surgery
Complex joint reconstruction

Joined McFarland Clinic

September 2019

Education & Professional Certification

Education

University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

Doctorate of Medicine; 2013

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Science, Biology; 2009

Residency

University of Southern California Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery; 2013-2018

Fellowship

University of Indiana Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery - Adult Reconstruction; 2018-2019

Professional Societies

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Carver College of Medicine Honor Council
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Student Leader Board
Iowa Orthopaedic Society

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Member, McFarland Clinic Clinical Standards Committee
Member, McFarland Clinic Compensation Committee

Resources

Osteoarthritis and Lower Extremity Joint Replacement

Dr. Michael Stefl discusses osteoarthritis. What is osteoarthritis? What are the treatment options for osteoarthritis? When do you need surgery for osteoarthritis?