Jay Talsania, M.D.
Practice: OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
Specialty: Orthopedics: Elbow, Arm, Hand, Wrist & Upper Extremities
Office locations: Allentown
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.94.9 out of 5
6K Ratings
1.8K Comments
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.
4.94.9 out of 5
6K Ratings
1.8K Comments
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.
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Most recent review: 5 days ago
• 1.8K total reviews
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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 patient care
Very personable! Did not have to wait long. Explained everything to me that I understood! Great Doctor!
Very caring doctor, listens to patient, and knew exactly what I needed. Ordered a thumb splint through OAA physical therapy, I was able to go there right from MD appointment, got it made, sooo much better! Thank you Dr Talsania!
Incredibly knowledgable, always pleasant and very caring! Dr. Talsania treats you with much empathy and we’re always secure in knowing he is providing the best care! He is truly the best!
He is just the best!
Offered treatment plan to keep me functional at this time. Empathetic to my current situation.
Always appreciate a doctor is listens!
Great doctor very personal able.
Very professional and considerate and friendly. Always helps me as needed.
Dr. Jay is the finest doctor I've ever encountered. Professional, kind, friendly and thorough. I would 100% recommend him to anyone with hand issues.