3 Best Orthopedics in Philadelphia, PA

“Dr. Alexander R. Vaccaro received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed 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 treats 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 1,150 peer-reviewed publications and 250 non-peer-reviewed publications. He has also contributed to the field by publishing 380 book chapters and serving as the editor of 65 textbooks. He is practicing at Rothman Hospital. Dr. Vaccaro also serves as Co-Director of the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of the Delaware Valley.”

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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 finished his fellowship training in Adult Reconstructive and Total Joint Surgery at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is an American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has over 20 years of experience. He specializes in treating hip and knee replacement and revision hip and knee replacement. He has authored many 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. He practices at Rothman Hospital.”

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“Dr. Joseph A. Abboud received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Abboud is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and specializes in the treatment of patients with shoulder and elbow disorders. He earned membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society and graduated with honors. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He subsequently completed two one-year fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania in shoulder and elbow surgery and orthopaedic biomechanics. He has 20 years of experience in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has presented over 500 lectures nationally and internationally and is the author of over 200 scientific articles and several textbooks.”

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