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Seth W. Frenzen, MD

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Seth W. Frenzen, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Division Chief, Orthopedics
Clinical Practice Physician
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
General information
Gender: Male
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
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UVM Medical Group
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Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Center, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Delta Dental
  • EBPA
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • Optum Rx
  • POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
  • St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
  • The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
  • Vermont Blue Advantage
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
  • Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
  • Zelis/Stratose

*Medicare — Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Experience

Education & Training
Fellowship University of Utah Medical Center - Hand Surgery
Residency University of Vermont Medical Center - Orthopaedic Surgery
Internship University of Vermont Medical Center - General Surgery
Doctor of Medicine Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University - Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus Brown University Program - History

Patient Ratings & Comments

220 ratings

Most Recent Comments

  • Dr Frenzen is awesome! Thank you
  • Very patient focused on explaining everything I was concerned about. He listened carefully and provided me with the information that helped me in making a decision about what to do next. He had a great sense of humor which I appreciated. Thanks
  • Dr Frenzen is outstanding. Very personable, explains things clearly, including treatment options and shows a sincere interest in getting to a positive outcome.
  • Dr. Frenzen is one of my most trusted health practitioners.
  • Dr Frenzen is very personable, professional , shows attitude of true concern for patient comfort and confidence when making decisions
  • He provided treatment during the appointment
  • Everything went very well. Injections into the knuckle of my index finger is tricky with the arthritis but Dr. Frenzen got it done quickly and as painless as possible.
  • Dr. Frenzen is an exceptional doctor and I'm very glad I'm in his care.
  • Extremely happy. The team was a true unit and worked well together. Very upbeat and the office has a good vibe.
  • Very pleased with Dr. Frenzen. He listened well, especially to my raving about the EBice ice water pump. He gave good practical instructions for would care and resuming use of my hand. Nice to see a high school student shadowing him. I'm always pleased to see students learning "on the job."
  • Dr. Frenzen was very thorough.
  • Dr. Frenzen is fantastic in every way especially his genuine kindness
  • Dr. Frenzen was so friendly and easy to talk to. He listened well, explained things thoroughly and clearly. And most importantly he was genuinely kind and showed interest in me as a person.
  • Dr Frenzen is absolutely FANTASTIC! Listed to all my symptoms, was very thoughtful about discussing the diagnosis and treatments. He is A+++ in patient care!
  • He was very excited about the range of motion I had with my wrist. He said I was in the upper 1% with my healing and progress. I was very pleased with the great job he did with my surgery.
  • It took a few tests to finally pinpoint what my issue was. Dr. Frenzen did not give up trying until we found an answer. I feel like he really listened to me when past doctors brushed it off.
  • Dr. Seth Frenzen is, hands down, the best! He truly cares about his patients, listens, explains things in a way we understand and is very kind and overall great at what he does!
  • Dr. Frenzen is an excellent communicator.
  • Dr. Frenzen is an excellent communicator, diagnostician and provided the needed treatment very efficiently.
  • Wonderful doctor and person.
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