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Robert Palumbo, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Allentown, PA

Robert C. Palumbo MD

Orthopaedic Surgery•Allentown, PA

Elbow Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Sports medicine specialist at OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, Sports Medicine Institute

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  • 250 Cetronia RdSte 303Allentown, PA 18104

  • Phone+1 610-973-6200

  • Fax+1 610-973-6546

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Education & Training

  • Baylor University Medical Center
    Baylor University Medical CenterFellowship, Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 1993 - 1994
  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1992
  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 1986
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityBA, Animal Physiology & Anatomy, With Distinction in all Subjects, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1994 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1993 - 1994
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1992 - 1993
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1988 - 1993
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Insertional Achilles Tendinosis: Surgical Treatment Through a Central Tendon Splitting Approach  
    McGarvey, Wm C., Palumbo, R.C., Baxter D.E., Leibman, Bryan D, Foot and Ankle International, 1/1/2002
  • Self-Assessment Examination  
    AAOS, Palumbo, R.C, Sports Medicine, 1/1/2001
  • Impact Loading of the Lumbar Spine During Football Blocking  
    Gatt, C.J., Josea, T.M., Palumbo, R.C., and Zawadsky, J.P, American Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/1997

Abstracts/Posters

  • Tears of the Medial Gastrocnemis Tendon: A Clinical, Anatomic and Biomechanical Study
    O Donnel, J.B., Cooper, P., Palumbo, R.C., Annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, 1/21/1993

Lectures

  • Evaluation and Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement and Labral Tears When to Operate? 
    Harrisburg, PA - 1/1/2013
  • Forefoot and Mid foot injuries in the Athlete 
    Allentown, PA - 1/29/2012
  • The Scapula and its Implication on Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow 
    Allentown, PA - 1/20/2011

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Robert Palumbo on Injury to DeSean Jackson
    Dr. Robert Palumbo on Injury to DeSean JacksonOctober 23rd, 2020

Committees

  • Member, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Self Assessment Committe 2011 - Present

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