He is always willing to listen. I never feel hurried. He always answers any questions. He’s changed my life!! When I first went to him, I was expecting surgery. He confidently said he didn’t think I was ready for that. Thank you, Dr. Stefl !!

February 9, 2024

Very clear and concise about my condition and my options. Listened to my concerns. Set up a very good treatment plan

February 6, 2024

I appreciate his great expertise and willingness to answer questions. A wonderful professional.

January 30, 2024

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Shows respect and care to patient.

January 10, 2024

Dr Stefl anwered all my questions fully and I was very pleased with our discussion and post op conversation. I did not feel rushed or hurried to get in and out. I had great great surgical results!! Extremely satisfied and grateful for such great results!! Thank you all!!

January 2, 2024

Everything we discussed was the way the surgery went. Very professional. My knee doesn’t hurt and works very well. Supporting my desire to keep swimming along with physical therapy help.

December 16, 2023

He offers advice and answers to questions. He takes the time to help you make an informed decision.

November 28, 2023

Great surgeon to work with. Compassionate, caring and pleasure to work with. He has helped me greatly with my knee issues.

November 6, 2023

Dr. Stefl was very friendly and helpful in answering my questions and providing comprehensive, patient focused care during my time in his office. He made a difficult experience positive with his demeanor.

October 31, 2023

Professional, yet very friendly. Put me at ease. Explained options well.

October 31, 2023

Dr Stefl was very professional and answered our questions and gave us his honest opinion about the condition of my knee

September 12, 2023

Very friendly and knowledgable Always puts you at ease Did a great job with surgery

September 1, 2023

Love Dr Stefl. McFarland Clinic is fortunate to have him. He's kind, personable and has a sense of humor...all which puts a patient at ease. Thank you.

August 23, 2023

Wonderful provider and staff! Dr Stefl answered all my questions! Steph was wonderful, too! I appreciated that she explained everything to me! Wonderful experience!

August 18, 2023

He sat and listened and we formed a treatment plan together. He answered questions that I had. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. I had another experience with another Orthopedic surgeon and went to Dr. Stefl because of my negative experience and was blown away by the treatment I received from him.

July 26, 2023

Dr Steffl took extra time to explain my knee replacement procedure. He answered every question I asked.

June 14, 2023

We feel very confident with Dr.Stefl....good outcomes, easy to converse with. Nice guy! You have to trust your surgeon for things like total knees. It is a life changer.

June 7, 2023

Very satisfied with Dr. Stefl--an expert on knee issues, and very personable and caring with his diagnoses.

May 16, 2023

Dr Stefl is very on top of the latest in knee health and replacement. He is also kind and takes his time to answer questions

May 16, 2023

Listened, evaluated, provided course of action. Clear instructions about followup, answered all my questions, personable, professional. Everyone in the department from front desk to nurses to Dr. Stefl were friendly and helpful.

April 19, 2023

Very kind and professional. Listened attentively to my questions. And have gave good feedback and advice.

April 4, 2023

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

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?

Michael Stefl, MD

Primary Clinic

1215 Duff Avenue Office

Patient Testimonials