Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD
Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fresno, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thaxter has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Medical Center Merced and Kaweah Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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1630 E Herndon Ave Fresno, CA 93720Make an Appointment
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| 3 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 2 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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Dr. Steven Thaxter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fresno, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thaxter has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Regenerative Medicine
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University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1994Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989University Of California At Berkeley
Undergraduate School, 1985
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- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
90%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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