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Richard Battista, M.D.
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Hand, Finger, Wrist & Upper Extremity Conditions
Allentown, Bethlehem, Lehighton
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
2.9K Ratings
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Dr. Richard Battista is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. His practice focuses exclusively on the treatment of hand, finger, wrist, and upper extremity conditions.
4.9
2.9K Ratings
812 Comments
Dr. Richard Battista is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. His practice focuses exclusively on the treatment of hand, finger, wrist, and upper extremity conditions.
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Dr. Richard Battista is President of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists. Prior to joining the practice as a premier hand surgeon in 2004, he served with distinction achieved by the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. His career was marked by numerous personal, as well as unit awards & medals for meritorious service. He served as the Chief of Orthopaedics/General Surgery while stationed at the Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD – The President’s Hospital.
Dr. Battista's experience in caring for members of the Congress/Senate and military leadership, as well as combat casualties during Operation Iraqi Freedom, augmented his sincere appreciation for how precious and vital our arms and hands are in everyday life. Now, his practice focuses exclusively on the treatment of hand, finger, wrist, and upper extremity conditions.
Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Dr. Battista attended Jefferson Medical College and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He completed a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in 2001. He holds academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the Penn State College of Medicine. He is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. Dr. Battista maintains a variety of memberships in related professional organizations.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia, PA
Surgical Internship
Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington, PA
Residency
Albert Einstein Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship – Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Experience
United States Navy
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate of Added Qualifications - Hand Surgery
Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Association for Hand Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Lehigh County Medical Society
Albert Einstein Medical Center Orthopaedic Alumni Association
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Very friendly and answered all my questions
Very personable, informative and helpful. I will go back if more problems occur.
what a wonderful knowledgeable Dr. First time in 14 weeks since i hurt my finger that i have hope. Thank you so much for seeing me today.
Dr Batista took the time to explain my conditions, his suggestion, and the possible outcomes.
Very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Fantastic surgeon, great communication and a generally caring person. Highly recommend it.
Very thorough. Staff are friendly and efficient.
Dr Battista made me feel very relaxed. And did spend time reviewing and discussing treatment options.
Great service! Friendly, allowed for questions and explained everything nicely.
I'm happy to report that he took the time to answer all my questions!