Richard D. Battista, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

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Overview

Languages spoken

  • English

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About

Philosophy of care

My experience in caring for members of Congress and military leadership as well as treating combat casualties during Operation Iraqi Freedom augmented my sincere appreciation for how precious and vital our arms and hands are in everyday life. Now, my practice focuses exclusively on the treatment of hand, finger, wrist and upper extremity conditions.

Why I entered medicine

I became attracted to medicine in high school as my interest in science grew. I really enjoyed science classes, and medicine seemed to be the road map to channel that interest into making a difference in people’s lives. Early in medical school, I developed an interest in orthopedics. In medicine, similar personalities tend to coalesce in particular specialties. Orthopedic surgery is a specialty that provides a degree of immediate satisfaction in terms of making a difference.

Education

Undergraduate
 Villanova University, BS - General Science, 1989

Medical Training
 Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1993

Training

Internship 1994
 General Surgery, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA

Residency 1995
 Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1996
 Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1997
 Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1998
 Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 2002
 Hand & Upper Extremity, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

Publications & Clinical Trials

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