3 Best Orthopedics in Philadelphia, PA

“Dr. Alexander R. Vaccaro completed his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine with distinction. Dr. Alexander R. Vaccaro finished his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Thomas Jefferson University, where he graduated in 1992, and has served as the president of Rothman Orthopaedics since 2014. He completed his surgical internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He is renowned for treating spinal problems and disorders. He also worked as a Professor and Chairman in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Alexander R. Vaccaro is an incredibly prolific author with a vast body of work that includes over 900 peer-reviewed publications and 200 non-peer-reviewed publications. He has also contributed to the field by publishing 372 book chapters and serving as the editor of 63 textbooks. He is practicing at Rothman Hospital.”

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“Dr. David G. Nazarian received his medical degree from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons. He completed his internship and residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center at New York Orthopaedic Hospital. He then finished his fellowship training in Adult Reconstructive and Total Joint Surgery at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who has practiced for over 20 years. He specializes in treating hip and knee replacement and revision hip and knee replacement. He has authored many number of publications and has presented at orthopedic meetings both regionally and nationally." The surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedics perform over 17,000 hip and knee procedures annually, catering to inpatient and outpatient needs. By staying at the forefront of advanced technologies and methods, they prioritize the safety and effectiveness of their patient's treatments, ultimately enabling them to regain their previous functionality. He practices in Rothman Hospital.”

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“Dr. James J. Purtill completed his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University. He did his Internship in General Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and he finished his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He completed his Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Sports Medicine at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and Thomas Jefferson University. He published more than 100 publications. He successfully did 17,000 joint replacement and hip and knee procedures each year in both inpatient and outpatient. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery treatment. He is practicing at Rothman Orthopaedics.”

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