Our Physicians
The physicians of the Rothman Institute are internationally recognized for their skill and expertise in helping restore freedom of movement for patients of all ages.
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Richard H. Rothman, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Rothman is the founder of the Rothman Institute and the James Edwards Professor of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University. He is a board certified, orthopaedic pioneer, with an international reputation in joint replacement procedures. Learn more »
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Todd J. Albert, M.D.
Dr. Albert is the President of the Rothman Institute as well as the Richard H. Rothman Professor, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics, and Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as Co-Director of Reconstructive Spine Surgery and the Spine Fellowship Program at Thomas Jefferson University. Learn more »
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William J. Hozack, M.D.
Dr. Hozack is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has a worldwide reputation for excellence in hip and knee replacement surgery. Orthopaedic surgeons from around the world visit regularly to learn his techniques. Learn more »
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Michael G. Ciccotti, M.D.
Dr. Ciccotti, Director of the Sports Medicine Team at the Rothman Institute, is nationally recognized for his work in sports medicine. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He also serves as the team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Joseph’s University. Learn more »
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Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Vaccaro is a Professor and Attending Surgeon of Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and is the Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics. Learn more »
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Peter F. Sharkey, M.D.
Dr. Sharkey is an internationally recognized expert and leader in the field of hip and knee replacement. Visiting orthopaedic surgeons and implant engineers routinely meet with and observe his innovations in surgical technique and patented implant design. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Learn more »
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Alan S. Hilibrand, M.D.
Dr. Hilibrand is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, as well as the Director of Medical Education for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Rothman Institute and Jefferson Medical College. Learn more »
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Robert W. Frederick, M.D.
Dr. Frederick is a board certified Sports Medicine surgeon. He is a team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team. Learn more »
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Steven M. Raikin, M.D.
Dr. Raikin is the Director of Foot and Ankle services and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in the treatment of elective and traumatic disorders of the foot and ankle. He has performed more ankle replacement procedures in the region than any other surgeon. Learn more »
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James J. Purtill, M.D.
Dr. Purtill is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and complex revision procedures. He is the author of numerous articles published in orthopaedic journals and has traveled extensively lecturing in orthopaedic topics. Learn more »
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Mark D. Lazarus, M.D.
Dr. Lazarus is a shoulder and elbow surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and joint replacement. He has an extensive bibliography of original papers, textbook chapters, and abstracts and has presented at both national and international meetings. Learn more »
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Alvin C. Ong, M.D.
Dr. Ong is a board certified joint specialist at the Rothman Institute and a Clinical Instructor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He has conducted several research projects on joint replacements and trauma. Learn more »
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Matthew D. Pepe, M.D.
Dr. Pepe is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He specializes in sports medicine, shoulder, and knee surgery. He is also the Assistant Team Orthopaedic Physician of the Philadelphia Eagles. Learn more »
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D. Greg Anderson, M.D.
Dr. Anderson is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University and the Clinical Director of the Spine Section of the Orthopaedic Research Laboratory. Learn more »
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Paul A. Marchetto, M.D.
Dr. Marchetto is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as the team orthopaedist for the Philadelphia Eagles and team physician for Rutgers University, Camden. Learn more »
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Javad Parvizi, M.D.
Dr. Parvizi is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in pelvis, hip, and knee reconstruction with a special interest in hip pain in young adults and joint preservation procedures. He is the Director of Clinical Research at the Rothman Institute. Learn more »
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Matthew S. Austin, M.D.
Dr. Austin, Director of Joint Replacement Services, trained in Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and underwent specialized training in Adult Reconstruction at the Rothman Institute. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Learn more »
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Gerald R. Williams, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Williams is a board certified shoulder specialist and Director of the Shoulder and Elbow Center at Rothman Institute. His areas of expertise include shoulder replacement, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder dislocations, among other areas. Learn more »
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Matthew L. Ramsey, M.D.
Dr. Ramsey is a board certified shoulder and elbow specialist. An extensive number of publications and invitational lectures before the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the International Congress on Surgery of the Shoulder solidify Dr. Ramsey as a key physician among his medical peers. Learn more »
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Bradford S. Tucker, M.D.
Bradford Schofield Tucker, M.D. is double board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic sports medicine and general orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Tucker is assistant team orthopaedic surgeon for the Philadelphia Phillies, team orthopaedic surgeon for The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in Pomona, N.J., and Absegami High School in Galloway Township, N.J. His clinical interests include the injured athlete, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, knee ligament reconstruction including the ACL, and cartilage restoration procedures. Dr. Tucker is on faculty at Thomas Jefferson University and Stockton College, and is involved in evidence based, peer reviewed orthopaedic research, with multiple publications and book chapters to his credit. Learn more »
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Charles F. Leinberry, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Leinberry is a board certified hand and wrist specialist. He completed both his residency in orthopaedic surgery and his hand fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Learn more »
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William V. Arnold M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Arnold is a board certified hip and knee surgeon. He specializes in adult joint reconstruction procedures. Learn more »
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Fabio R. Orozco, M.D.
Dr. Orozco is a board certified hip and knee surgeon. He also serves as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Learn more »
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Pedro K. Beredjiklian, M.D.
Dr. Beredjiklian is the chief of hand and wrist surgery at Rothman Institute. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has earned a Certificate for Added Qualification for Surgery of the Hand. Learn more »
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Charles L. Getz, M.D.
Dr. Getz is a board certified shoulder and elbow specialist. Dr. Getz performed his surgical internship, completed residency training, and eventually became Chief Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Learn more »
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Mitchell K. Freedman, D.O.
Dr. Freedman is a board certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Rothman Institute. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Learn more »
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John M. Fenlin, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Fenlin is a Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is a board certified specialist in shoulder surgery. Learn more »
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Barbara Grugan Frieman, M.D.
Dr. Frieman is an expert in complex shoulder and elbow surgery including fractures, tendonitis, and arthritis surgery. Learn more »
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Homyar N. Karanjia, D.P.M.
Dr. Karanjia is Director of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Rothman Institute. He is a board certified specialist with special interest in preventative and maintenance foot care in diabetics and elderly patients. Learn more »
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Theodore D. Conliffe, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Conliffe is a board certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has conducted research on carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy and has published his research on lower back pain. Learn more »
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Michael Falcone, M.D.
Dr. Falcone is a board certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is also a published physician. Learn more »
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Zach Broyer, M.D.
Dr. Broyer is a board certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He completed an anesthesiology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Learn more »
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Peter C. Vitanzo, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Vitanzo is a board certified, non-surgical sports medicine physician. He serves as a team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies along with several high schools and collegiate sports teams in the area. Learn more »
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Dennis W. Ivill, M.D.
Dr. Ivill is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Trigger point injections, botox injections, arthrocentesis, and acupuncture are just a few of the procedures that Dr. Ivill performs at the Rothman Institute. Learn more »
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Craig A. Rubenstein, M.D.
Dr. Rubenstein is a board certified, non-surgical sports medicine physician. He is a published physician and serves as a team physician to several area high schools. Learn more »
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Nicholas R. Taweel, D.P.M., D.P.T.
Dr. Taweel has doctorate degrees in both Podiatric Medicine and Physical Therapy. He completed a four-year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. His interests include treatment of athletes, fracture care, foot biomechanics, orthotics, and occupational medicine. He is board certified in Podiatric Orthopaedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. Learn more »
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Peter F. DeLuca, M.D.
Dr. DeLuca is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as the team physician for the Philadelphia Flyers and Eagles. He was previously the orthopaedic surgeon for the NFC Pro Bowl in 2003, 2004, and 2009. Learn more »
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Charles N. Krome, D.O.
Dr. Krome is a board certified non-surgical sports medicine physician. He is a member of several sports medicine societies and has served as a team physician to several high school and university level sports teams. Learn more »
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Christopher J. Mehallo, D.O.
Dr. Mehallo is a board certified non-surgical sports medicine physician. He serves as a consultant to several Delaware County high schools and is the sports medicine physician for Cheyney University and Neumann College. Learn more »
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Madhuri A. Dholakia, M.D.
Dr. Dholakia is a board certified physical medicine specialist. She completed residencies at Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and the Rothman Institute. Learn more »
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Jamal Ahmad, M.D.
Dr. Ahmad is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle. He is a member of several national societies including the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Learn more »
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Steven B. Cohen, M.D.
Dr. Cohen is a board certified sports medicine surgeon. He serves as a team physician to the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Joseph's University and has done work with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the University of Pittsburgh athletic program. Learn more »
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Michael J. Mehnert, M.D.
Dr. Mehnert is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. He is a published physician with works addressing spine injuries and epidural steroid injections. Learn more »
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Wei Xu, M.D.
Dr. Xu is a board certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has conducted research on the rehabilitation of brain stem trauma and the efficacy of Fexofenadine in asthma patients, and has published his research on rheumatic arthritis as diseases. Learn more »
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Jeremy I. Simon, M.D.
Dr. Simon is a board certified, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. He is a published physician who maintains memberships in the American Association of Interventional Spine Physicians, North American Spine Society, International Spine Intervention Society, and the Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation. Learn more »
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William A. Anderson, M.D.
Dr. Anderson is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. Learn more »
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Anupam N. Sinha, D.O.
Dr. Sinha is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in the treatment of spinal conditions. Learn more »
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Jeffrey A. Rihn, M.D.
Dr. Rihn is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as an Assistant Professor of spine surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was inducted into the AOA honors society. Learn more »
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Ari C. Greis, D.O.
Dr. Greis is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in treating back, neck, and shoulder pain. Learn more »
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Lisa A. Marino, D.O.
Dr. Marino is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in the treatment of spinal conditions. Learn more »
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Michael J. Ross, M.D.
Dr. Ross is a board certified, non-surgical sports medicine physician. He sees patients at Rothman Institute’s Media, King of Prussia, and Northeast Philadelphia offices and at Pioneer Urgent Care Center in West Chester, PA. Dr. Ross is also the Director of Rothman's Performance Lab at Velocity Sports Performance in Cherry Hill, NJ. Learn more »
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Marc I. Harwood, M.D.
Dr. Harwood is a board certified non-surgical sports medicine physician with the Rothman Institute. He is a team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and serves as a sports medicine consultant for several local high schools and elite level dancers at the Rock School of Dance Education, University of the Arts, and the Pennsylvania Ballet. Learn more »
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Kris E. Radcliff, M.D.
Dr. Radcliff is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery at Jefferson Medical College who specializes in minimally invasive and complex spinal reconstruction procedures. Prior to joining, Dr Radcliff completed his undergraduate education at Harvard, medical school at Duke, residency at Baylor University, and a fellowship in Spine and Spinal Cord Injury at Thomas Jefferson. Dr. Radcliff has authored numerous publications and textbook chapters and regularly lectures at national and international meetings about spinal surgery. Learn more »
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Brian E. Sokalsky, D.O.
Dr. Sokalsky is a board certified, non-surgical sports medicine physician. Learn more »
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Eric B. Smith, M.D.
Dr. Smith is a board certified hip and knee specialist. Learn more »
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Christopher C. Dodson, M.D.
Dr. Dodson is a board certified Sports Medicine surgeon. He is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University and specializes in sports related injuries of the shoulder, elbow and knee. His clinical interests include shoulder instability, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tears, and elbow injuries in overhead athletes. He serves as an assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Flyers and as an orthopaedic consultant for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates Learn more »
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Charles F. Denny, M.D.
Dr. Denny practiced for over 20 years as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, performing a broad range of surgeries. He is board certified in Orthopaedics and fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. He is now focusing his practice on the non-operative care of sports injuries, joint problems, degenerative arthritis and a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. He enjoys working will all age groups. Learn more »
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Barry E. Kenneally, M.D.
Dr. Barry Kenneally is a nonsurgical sports medicine physician who treats a wide variety orthopaedic problems in athletes and non-athletes. He is from the area and enjoys providing care to his fellow native Philadelphians. He is board certified in nonsurgical sports medicine and family medicine. He works with numerous athletes and teams in the area to treat sports injuries and help them to compete. He also treats many former athletes and non-athletes who have more chronic conditions. Dr. Kenneally is involved in writing articles and textbooks in sports medicine and also lectures on various topics in the field. Learn more »
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Gautam H. Kothari, D.O.
Dr. Kothari is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. Learn more »
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John A. Abraham, M.D.
Dr. Abraham is a board certified orthopaedc surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcomas, and metastatic cancer to the skeleton. His goal is to optimize resection of musculoskeletal cancers while preserving function and reducing pain. He is affiliated with and will maintain a clinical schedule at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's Kimmel Cancer Center. Learn more »
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Jeremy D. Close, M.D.
Dr. Close is a board certified, non-surgical sports physician who has served as team physician for a variety of sports teams on a professional, high school and collegiate level. He has a special interest in cutting edge treatment options and musculoskeletal injury prevention. Learn more »
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Luke S. Austin, M.D.
Dr. Luke Austin is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and specializes in shoulder and elbow injuries. His focus is on arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, joint replacement, and fracture care of the upper extremity. He has authored numerous book chapters and articles in orthopaedic journals and has presented his research nationally and internationally. Learn more »
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Gregory K. Deirmengian, M.D.
Dr. Deirmengian is a joint surgeon who specializes in hip and knee reconstruction. Learn more »
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Asif M. Ilyas, M.D.
Dr. Ilyas is a board certified hand, wrist, and upper extremity surgeon specializing in elective and traumatic disorders of the upper extremity, complex reconstructions, and nerve injuries. He completed his fellowship at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn more »
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Tricia M. Beatty, D.O.
Dr. Beatty is a board certified non-surgical sports medicine physician who specializes in pediatric, adolescent, adult and female orthopaedic injuries. She has a special interest in stress fracture management, overuse injuries, and injury prevention. She has served as a team physician on the high school, collegiate, and professional level. Learn more »
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Mitesh K. Patel, M.D.
Dr. Patel is a board certified non-surgical sports medicine physician who has served as team physician for a variety of sports teams on the high school and collegiate level. He has a special interest in cutting edge treatment options and musculoskeletal injury prevention. Learn more »
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Jonas L. Matzon, M.D.
Dr. Matzon is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is a hand, wrist, and elbow specialist. Learn more »
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Joseph N. Daniel, D.O.
Dr. Daniel is a board certified foot and ankle surgeon. His areas of expertise include the treatment of foot and ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery for sports injuries, arthritis, diabetes, stroke and other neuromuscular conditions. Learn more »
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James A. Cancilleri, D.P.M.
Dr. Cancilleri was previously the owner and president of The Centre for Foot and Ankle Care in Somers Point, NJ for 16 years. He is a board certified foot and ankle specialist. His areas of expertise include non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions, sports injuries and customized foot orthotics. Learn more »
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John P. Salvo, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Salvo is board certified in sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and specializes in knee ligament (ACL) reconstructions, shoulder instability, and rotator cuff repairs. He also has extensive experience in arthroscopic procedures of the hip. Dr. Salvo is one of the region’s leaders in hip arthroscopy, especially in athletes. Learn more »
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Carl A. Deirmengian, M.D.
Dr. Deirmengian is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in performing hip and knee replacements as well as other general orthopaedic disorders. Learn more »
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Jess H. Lonner, M.D.
Dr. Lonner is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of arthritis of the knee. He is an internationally recognized leader in minimally invasive partial and total knee replacement surgery, with a unique focus in robotic-assisted techniques. Patients from around the world have sought his care and countless surgeons have learned from him. Learn more »
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R. Robert Franks, D.O., F.A.O.A.S.M.
Dr. Franks is board certified in Sports Medicine and specializes in medical orthopaedics, sports medicine, and concussion management. Dr. Franks currently serves as team physician for USA wrestling and a number of area high schools. Learn more »
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David I. Pedowitz, M.D.
Dr. Pedowitz is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in all areas of foot and ankle reconstruction. Learn more »
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Fotios P. Tjoumakaris, M.D.
Dr. Tjoumakaris is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. He specializes in all areas of sports medicine including but not limited to fractures, ruptures, tendon repairs and arthroscopy. Learn more »
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Zachary D. Post, M.D.
Dr. Post is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. He previously had a private practice in Montana and Utah. His areas of expertise include but are not limited to hip and knee arthroplasty and reconstruction. Learn more »
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Sunny Gupta, DO
Dr. Gupta is a board certified non-surgical sports medicine physician. He has served as team physician for a variety of sports teams on a professional, high school and collegiate level. He has a special interest in cutting edge treatment options and musculoskeletal injury prevention. Learn more »
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Joseph A. Abboud, MD
Dr. Abboud is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and specializes in the treatment of patients with shoulder and elbow disorders. He has advanced training in both the arthroscopic and open treatments of shoulder and elbow problems. Dr. Abboud lectures extensively both locally and nationally and is widely published in various journals. He has authored several textbooks and is extensively involved in both clinical and basic science research. Learn more »
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Michael F. Harrer, MD
Dr. Harrer, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, is fellowship trained in Adult Total Joint Reconstruction. His areas of expertise include but are not limited to minimally invasive techniques for total knee replacements and specializes in anterior total hip reconstructions as well as revision total joint replacements. Learn more »
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Kevin Lutsky, M.D.
Dr. Lutsky is an established hand and upper extremity surgeon who was previously in practice with the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Center in Paoli, PA. He specializes in treatment of complex disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow. His clinical expertise includes arthroscopy of the wrist and hand, management of trauma and complex fractures of the hand, wrist and elbow, compressive neuropathies such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, peripheral nerve and tendon injuries, and arthritis of the wrist and hand. Learn more »
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Natacha S. Falcon, D.O.
Dr. Falcon is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and specializes in the treatment of spinal conditions. She was previously Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more »
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Michael W. Molter, D.O.
Dr. Molter is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in the treatment of spinal conditions with an interest in sports medicine. He previously served as team physician for high schools in greater Altoona, PA such as, the Hollidaysburg Tigers and the Bishop Guilfoyle Mauraders. Dr. Molter also assisted in the care of the Altoona Curve, Minor League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Learn more »
