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Jay Talsania, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Allentown, PA, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

JayS.TalsaniaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Allentown, PA

Hand Surgery

OAA Orthopaedic Specialist

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Summary

  • Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Talsania received an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. This combination of engineering and medicine gives him a unique perspective in the treatment of his patients because he has such a strong understanding of the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.

    A native of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Talsania was the first fellowship-trained hand surgeon in the Lehigh Valley and joined OAA in 1997. His practice is devoted to the management of the hand and upper extremities. He has extensive experience in the surgical and non-surgical care of: fractures of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand; arthritis of the wrist, thumb and fingers; flexor and extensor tendon injuries; chronic and acute wrist pain and tendonitis problems; nerve compression syndromes (cubital, carpal and radial tunnel); tumors, infections, and reconstruction of arthritic conditions.

    Dr. Talsania is committed to research and education and has published several articles on hand surgery topics. His research has also been published in peer review journals. Most importantly, Dr. Talsania is committed to patient education, as well as educating the community, physicians and therapists in the recognition and treatment of hand disorders.

Education & Training

  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman InstituteFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1991
  • Bucknell University
    Bucknell UniversityBS, Mechanical Eng, 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Why It’s Important to Remove the Sutures You PlaceMarch 2019
  • Why It’s Important to Remove the Sutures You PlaceMarch 2019

Press Mentions

  • Because of New Pa. Fireworks Law, Hand Surgeons, First Responders Bracing for Fourth of July
    Because of New Pa. Fireworks Law, Hand Surgeons, First Responders Bracing for Fourth of JulyJune 30th, 2018
  • How to Safely Use a Snowblower
    How to Safely Use a SnowblowerFebruary 1st, 2018
  • How CJR & Bundled Payments Will Impact Orthopedics: 6 Surgeons Weigh In
    How CJR & Bundled Payments Will Impact Orthopedics: 6 Surgeons Weigh InMay 24th, 2016
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