Wayne T. Luchetti, MD

Associate Chief, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Institute

Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

LVPG Cliniciani

Accepting New Patients

Overview

Area of focus i

  • Sports Medicine
  • Knee Surgery
  • Shoulder Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

Affiliated with

About

Philosophy of care

I try to treat you and every patient as if you are part of my family.

Why I entered medicine

Medicine is the greatest profession. I take great satisfaction getting patients back to a pain-free, healthy lifestyle.

Community involvement

I am the former Lehigh University team orthopedic surgeon and serve as consultant for Lafayette College sports medicine.

Personal interests

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my girls and golfing. I’m also an avid college football fan.

Image
U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh Valley Hospital 20th in the country for orthopedic care
Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 20th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology.

Education

Undergraduate
King's College, BS- Bachelor of Science, 1989

Medical Training
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1993

Training

Internship 1994
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1995
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1996
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1997
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1998
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 1999
Sports Medical & Total Knee/Shoulder Reconstruction and Arthroscopy, Southern California Center for Sports Medicine, Long Beach, CA

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications & Clinical Trials