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

Excellent doctor which has taken very good care if me. Actually going for surgery on a finger today by him.
The doctor barely spent more than 3 minutes speaking with me prior to the surgery in pre-op and I never saw him post-op. I had to make numerous phone calls to his office and the Surgery Center after I left the center at 3:30 pm because the pharmacy had not yet received the prescription and the surgery center told me that they don’t work in this doctor’s office and could not help me. The pharmacy did not receive the prescription until 4:45 pm and my ride had to drive me home prior to that time because we had already waited at the pharmacy for over 30 minutes, to no avail. The bandaging was applied sloppily and began falling apart the following day. I waited over 30 minutes in the waiting room after I arrived at my appointment time of 10:15 am prior to being called into pre-op because the surgery center was so packed that it resembled a factory. I wasn’t even offered or given anything to eat or drink after I regained consciousness in post-op. This was the worse place I’ve had surgery.
Great hand doctor very personable
Excellent doctor. Very personable.
Dr Talsania is the best Hand Surgeon ever. His Staff is the best around!
He is the only hand doctor I would ever trust my hands to.
Great Doctor
Dr. Talsania is both efficient and informative with his office visits. I feel totally comfortable with his care.
Dr. Talsania completed a very thorough exam of my hand followed by his diagnosis. Additionally, he provided detailed recommendations. He’s very knowledgeable and personable. Thank you so much, Dr. Talzania!
Always pleasant to visit