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Dr. David Carfagno

Dr. David Carfagno

Sports Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Carfagno is a sports medicine specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 96 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (96 reviews)

Practice

18404 N Tatum Blvd Ste 101C Phoenix, AZ 85032
Telehealth available

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Dr. Carfagno's Reviews

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4.5
96 ratings, 50 with a written review
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Best Internal Medicine/Sports Medicine Doctor
Dr. Carfagno is a doctor like no other. He is not only highly skilled and experienced in his field, but also genuinely passionate about helping his patients heal and thrive. He has a warm and friendly personality that makes you feel comfortable and valued. He listens attentively to your concerns and questions, and explains everything clearly and patiently. He never makes you feel rushed or pressured, but rather empowers you to make informed decisions about your health and well-being. Dr. Carfagno has a remarkable ability to diagnose and treat complex and challenging cases. He uses the latest technology and techniques to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients. He showed me my ultrasound in detail and taught me about the anatomy and physiology of my injury. He gave me a comprehensive treatment plan that addressed not only the symptoms, but also the root causes of my problem. Dr. Carfagno is also a mentor and a leader in his community. He dedicates his time and energy to t
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jim K – Jul 06, 2023
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Awesome physician
Best quality of care I have ever received..
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 05, 2023
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Scheduling nightmare
After a few months of pain in my hamstring and seeing Dr. Carfagno, having several different MRI’s, I was trying to schedule an injection via ultrasound for my pain. After the scheduling the first time, I was called and told the ultrasound tech couldn’t be there that day and had to reschedule. Was called a second time and told that wasn’t going to work either. Third time scheduling got cancelled two days before my appointment. Now I’m starting all over with a different doctor, too frustrating.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2022
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I had the luxury of being able to shadow Dr. Carfagno and seeing how he interacts with patients. Dr. Carfagno is meticulous in his way of screening his patients. He listens to his patients' concerns and does an excellent job of explaining every detail of any procedures that are being performed, as well as, detailing out every recommended next course of action for his clients. He truly is a patient advocate and communicates well with his staff so patients have the peace of mind of knowing that everyone on staff is on the same page and only has patients' best interest in mind. I would highly recommend Dr. Carfagno.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jacob – Jun 23, 2021
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Great doc, takes his time with patients which is super rare nowadays.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2021
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Dr. Carfagno is an amazing physician. He spent so much time with me answering all my questions and explaining his plan. He also has his dogs in the office which is AMAZING! His whole staff is incredibly friendly and super helpful. There was absolutely no wait time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Stev-O-Matic – Oct 05, 2020
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I have known Dr. Carfagno since he was a medical student. He was one of the best medical students I ever worked with, and he has turned into a top-notch sports medicine physician. He is a kind, caring, and thorough physician who spends time with his patients, treats them like his family, answers questions, and explains treatment plans and options for treatment in detail. As a surgeon, I deal with lots of physicians, and there are many qualified physicians in my health plan. I choose to go outside of my health plan to see Dr. Carfagno because my health is the most important asset I have, and I want to entrust it only to the best physicians I know.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dana Seltzer, MD – Jun 16, 2020
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The best. no question unanswered. lots of time and each question answered thoroughly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Victor Masone – May 17, 2020
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My husband was referred to Dr. Carfagno for weight reduction. After seeing his immense (and rather rapid) success, I decided to visit the office of Scottsdale Sports Medicine Institute myself. After both of our visits to Dr. Carfagno's office we were extremely pleased with the practice, staff, and of course Dr. Carfagno himself. I've now recommended 3 of my friends to SSMI and wouldn't hesitate to recommend anyone looking to improve their fitness goals. Dr. Carfagno's professionalism and personability will absolutely leave you satisfied.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Jackson in Scottsdale, AZ – Jun 28, 2019
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It's no wonder why Dr. Carfagno is so well recognized as a Phoenix Top Doc. If you're looking for a personable doctor to care for your training/recovery/holistic care needs look no further. 10/10 would recommend to anyone! The office of SSMI is immensely welcoming.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vince Carter in Fountain Hills, AZ – Jun 27, 2019
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Fantastic comprehensive care, provides many programs for optimal health
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Jun 27, 2019
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Undoubtedly one of the finest physicians I have ever encountered. Knowledgeable, thorough and engaged.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Craig I in Scottsdale, AZ – Aug 22, 2018
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I've been a patient of Dr. Carfagno's for 11 years. He is very attentive to his patient's needs and a person's wellbeing. He has a great " network" of physicians to call on if a referral is needed based on the condition. I've referred several friends to Dr. Carfagno over the years and they would agree with me that his care is superb.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeff in scottsdale – Jun 19, 2018
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Referred to Dr. Carfagno for weight reduction (need to lose 65 pounds to get Medicare to approve knee replacement surgery). Following his restricted carb version of the Mediterranean Diet, I have dropped 31.7 pounds in 44 days. I am overwhelmed by the results so far. Tracking carbs and severely limiting them on a daily basis WORKS LIKE GANGBUSTERS! The feedback & weekly tweaking of my meal planning are vital to my success. I couldn't be happier with the efforts of Dr. Carfagno & staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stephen G. Hall in Glendale, Az – Jun 02, 2018
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You don't have to be young or a sports athlete to go to this wonderful medical office. I'm 69 and had debilitating and back, rib and internal pain that several other physicians had been unable diagnose. At least 5 other physicians using a number of expensive exams had essentially recommended pain-management. Dr. Carfagno was able to diagnose the underlying cause for the pain and treat. Dr. C. and his staff also developed personalized recommendations to help manage potential future flair-ups.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard F. in Scottsdale, AZ – Apr 13, 2018
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Dr. Carfagno is an Awesome doctor! He takes the time with his patients and answered to all my doubts regarding my injury. He explained me such that I could understand what is wrong. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2018
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Excellent physician who takes time to get to know you, crack a few jokes, and really makes you feel at ease. His staff only add to how great this place is. Your health is definitely in his best interest.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chase Jeppesen in Glendale – Mar 23, 2018
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Courteous staff and caring physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Litchfield Park – Dec 02, 2017
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He's the kindest, most caring professional. He's very knowledgeable and precise. We love visiting his office. The staff is great and we love Maxi.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rauf Husn (and spouse) in Scottsdale, AZ – Aug 28, 2017
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About 8 weeks ago I injured my bicep and hoped that I had only torn the tendon, not ruptured it. After 3 weeks I finally sought out a medical opinion to determine the extent of my injury. Dr Carfagno and his staff were just terrific. They were able to arrange an initial appointment the next day, and after a quick assessment suggested that I obtain an MRI to assess the extent of the damage. The staff helped coordinate a MRI appointment and then provided a read out on the MRI..total rupture.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kevin in Minnetonka, MN – Apr 23, 2017
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care philosophy

Comprehensive Medical Care for the Athlete. From the elite physiology of an Olympic Caliber athlete to the severe hospitalized medically ill, Dr Carfagno manages the spectrum of your health. Unique setting of Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine, along with a Metabolic Lab, SSMI Redefines Primary Care.

biography

David Carfagno, D.O., C.A.Q.S.M. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine (CAQ) and Ringside Medicine (ABRM). His internship, residency and fellowship were completed at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. From...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
  • Arizona State University

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Sports Medicine
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HonorHealth Orthopedics - Saguaro18404 N Tatum Blvd Ste 101C Phoenix, AZ 85032
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