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
My appointment went very well, Dr. And PA, explained all areas of my injuries,and the operation needed to repair and maintenance need to done to heal properly. Thank you
Great visit as usual.
Professional, excellent doctor, personable
He’s the best! Been seeing him for years. He is kind, companionate and really knowledgeable. I refer many people to him
He was quick but I totally understood what he was saying. He also asked if I had any questions.
Very friendly and professional
Very personable. Always explains things clearly.
Very good
Extremely personable and takes the time to explain everything. Have been seeing him for many years with excellent results
Always good...