Dr. Jay 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.
Dr. Jay 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.
Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Jay 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
Undergraduate
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Residencies
Temple University Hospital; Philadelphia, PA
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children; Philadelphia, PA
Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship - Hand
Thomas Jefferson University & The Philadelphia Hand Center
Philadelphia, PA
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
ABOS Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Pennsylvania State University
DeSales University
Arcadia University
King's College
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Fairgrounds Surgical Center
Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Sacred Heart Hospital
St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Medical Association
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Jefferson Hand Club
Lehigh County Medical Society
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society
Knowledgeable, great person. I trust him.
The best aroung
Wonderful bedside manner. Explained things well. Very knowledgeable. Conservative approach and caring.
Always efficient, shows empathy, tries to figure out something new to do
Great patient/physician relationship. I travel 1 3/4 hours from my home for my appointments.
Excellent. Reassuring and helpful.
Always professional and pleasant
Did not have to wait long in waiting room Came into the office shortly after I was taken back Explained everything to me Would definitely recommend him to family n friends
Dr. Talsania always knows my issues and what action needs to be taken. I have recommended him to several people who were having issues.
Dr.Talsania is very knowledgable, caring, and very thorough! I would not go to any other hand surgeon!