Dr. William Frisella, MD
Sports Medicine*
20+ years of experience
Dr. William Frisella, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Saint Peters, MO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.7 Star Rating
Based on 107 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (107 reviews)
Practice
112 Piper Hill Dr Ste 9 Saint Peters, MO 63376Telehealth available
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At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Frisella's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Frisella
4.7
107 ratings, 40 with a written review
| 5 star | 93% | 93% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 5% | 5% |
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- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Oct 04, 2022
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I was referred to Dr. Frisella for multiple torn tendons in my right shoulder. I had been having problems off and on with both shoulders for years, but this was pain non stop for over a year. I had arthroscopic shoulder surgery for 4 tendon tears as an outpatient. The surgery was a great success. I had less pain than I imagined. My family said that now I am happy and not crabby. Thank you Dr. Frisella. I didn’t see Dr. Frisella for any of my follow ups. I saw his PA, she was great, but would have liked to see him to say thank you. The surgery changed my life.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Elaine N – Oct 16, 2021
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I really liked Dr. Frisella. He did a great job with my ankle. It looked horrible at first but healed up really good. Would recogmend him anytime.
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Dana Darrah – Apr 19, 2021
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Down to earth and so knowledgeable. Dr Frisella makes his information very easy to understand. He is a skilled surgeon. I would trust him with my children. I have referred many people to him and his NP, Jennifer. She is absolutely fantastic as well. Great office, great staff, all around 5 stars.
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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Heather – Mar 17, 2021
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Dr. Frisella was an amazing doctor to work with throughout the entire process. He listened to my concerns and always made himself available for follow-ups and questions. He did a phenomenal job fixing my shoulder and getting me back to work. Although I hope I never have to have surgery again, I will not go to anyone else after allowing Dr. Frisella to repair my shoulder. I would HIGHLY recommend you allow him to fix and heal your injury.
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No results
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No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2021
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I would give this physician a zero if at all possible. He is a rude, arrogant and uncaring physician. I suppose I could have caught him on a bad day but there’s still no excuse for what I experienced. I really think things through before ever leaving a negative review but the more I’ve thought, the easier it is to do so in this case. If you have complex issues, I’d steer clear of this physician.
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- Staff friendliness
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What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2021
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Very thorough and knowledgable explaining shoulder replacement surgery.
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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What could be improved
No results
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Albert Morton – Jan 08, 2021
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Very professional and pleasant to talk to.
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- 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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Nov 03, 2020
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Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable
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- 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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DH – Oct 12, 2020
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I appreciated Dr. Frisells’s honesty and care for me as a patient. The office and all those in it were caring and polite.
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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Oct 08, 2020
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Was recommended by a family member for a second opinion. I had a serious shoulder and arm injury and was blessed to find Dr. Frisella, who specializes in shoulders. He was confident and caring and my surgery went well.
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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Oct 08, 2020
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Excellent surgeon! Highly recommend him for any elbow or shoulder issue.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa Tobben – Oct 04, 2020
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Follow up on MRI
Doctor was clear on path to recovery??
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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Tim – May 12, 2020
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Dr. Frisella is an excellent surgeon, awfully nice and caring person. He operated on my elbow and taking a good care of me. Before surgery, he explained everything and made me comfortable to go through the surgery. I felt I am in very good hands.
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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Ratna – Feb 08, 2020
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Dr Frisella provided excellent surgical repair of my completely torn rotator cuff. He has excellent “bed side manner”, explains medical conditions in laymen’s language, and puts you completely at ease. I had questions about my MRI and he took the time to show me the images and explain what we were seeing. Thanks Dr. Frisella for giving me my arm back so I can play golf again!
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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Andy in O’Fallon, MO – Sep 28, 2019
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Dr. Frisella is an excellent surgeon and nice person. He operated on my shoulder and did rotator cuff surgery. I’m pain free. Dr. Frisella gave me my life back.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Janet Noah – Sep 25, 2019
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Very kind and explained things so well. I had surgery on my shoulder and it turned out great! I can now hold my grandchildren with no pain. I would have Dr. Frisella do surgery for me again if I ever had the need. He is a very good Dr. and person.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 23, 2019
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I'm 64 years older and my muscles in my arm were destroyed. He repaired my entire arm and now I'm back to working out and feeling better than ever. He made me feel comfortable and took great care of me during and after surgery. I'd recommend him to anyone and everyone.
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No results
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Mar 21, 2019
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From the moment I met Dr. Frisella, I knew I would be in good hands with my shoulder injury. He has a very gentle, pleasant manner and puts you at ease immediately. He explains the issues very thoroughly, does not jump to surgery but offers other options, if possible, and he is very thorough. I ended up needing shoulder surgery and again, he made the experience as comfortable as possible. Dr. Frisella is a master at his craft and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing surgery.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Peggy Elder in St. Peters, MO – Feb 12, 2019
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I Shredded my rotator cuff rock climbing in mid December 2018. Within a few days I had an MRI and then a diagnoses from Dr. Frisella. With surgery being the only option for a complete recovery he answered every question and concern I had, assuring me I would be back to where I was before the surgery. It’s now a month after the procedure and the progress of my shoulder is a testament to his skills. I have 90% range of motion on both the physical therapist test. Thank you Dr Frisella.
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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Ryan Giancola – Feb 11, 2019
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About Me
care philosophy
My approach is to treat patients as I would my own family. This philosophy allows me to provide cutting-edge surgical treatment but also to approach problems cautiously and avoid surgery when possible.biography
Dr. W. Anthony Frisella is a shoulder and upper extremity surgeon who is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His expertise is in rotator cuff tears, labral tears, sports injuries, and arthritis. He...read moreSports Medicine
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Fellowship Hospital, 2007University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Internship Hospital, 2002Washington University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Periprosthetic Humeral Fractures: A Meta-Analysis, 2008
Early Failure of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, 2008
Basics of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, 2007
Factors Influencing the Outcome of Shoulder Arthroplasty, 2007
Injuries of the Proximal Humerus, 2010
Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair, 2009
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- Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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St. Peters Bone & Joint Surgery Inc.4651 Highway K O Fallon, MO 63368
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
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 awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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