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Robert Palumbo, M.D.
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Knee, Shoulder, Ankle, Elbow & Hip, Sports-Related Injuries, Sports Medicine
Allentown, Bethlehem
5.0
470 Ratings
129 Comments
Dr. Robert Palumbo is an accomplished, nationally recognized Sports Medicine physician and surgeon, specializing in sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hip. He is a second-opinion physician for the NFL Players’ Association.
5.0
470 Ratings
129 Comments
Dr. Robert Palumbo is an accomplished, nationally recognized Sports Medicine physician and surgeon, specializing in sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hip. He is a second-opinion physician for the NFL Players’ Association.
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Dr. Robert Palumbo is an accomplished, nationally recognized Sports Medicine physician and surgeon, specializing in sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hip.
Dr. Palumbo is a second-opinion physician for the NFL Players’ Association, as well as the Head Team Physician for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, a AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Additionally, Dr. Palumbo is President and Founder of OAA’s Sports Medicine Institute, a non-profit organization which is dedicated to providing medical education to sports medicine professionals.
Before joining OAA, Dr. Palumbo practiced for eight years in Orlando, Florida, where he had the unique experience of treating all levels of athletes and performing artists. There he served as orthopaedic consultant for the world-famous Cirque de Soleil, The Orlando Ballet, Sea World entertainers, and Disney World acrobats and dancers, as well as team physician for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team, which he continues today.
Dr. Palumbo is also one of the original participating physicians of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF), which is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) corporation established to provide financial assistance and coordinate social services to dire need retired NFL players. He is currently one of the key principals involved with the GGAF, and has helped the organization form a partnership with OAA.
Dr. Palumbo is a firm believer in the value of lifelong education. In March 2008, he received his board certification and was awarded the 2007 Sub-Specialty Certification in Sports Medicine. He has served on the Sports Medicine Evaluation Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. As part of Dr. Palumbo’s ongoing desire to teach, he participates in training residents in orthopaedic medicine and family practice. He is also frequently sought-after to speak at national meetings and has published numerous articles in professional journals.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Cornell University
Medical School
Rutgers Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ
Internship
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ
Residency
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ
Fellowship – Sports Medicine
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Fellowship – Foot & Ankle
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiners
2007 Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member Sports Medicine Evaluation Committee
Member Sports Medicine Committee
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American College of Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopaedic Foot And Ankle Society
International Cartilage Research Society
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If you want excellent care, Dr. Palumbo is the best. I have been his patient for close to 20 years. He is caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, and has great bed side manner. He will answer any questions you have and develop a plan of care that will meet your goals, and he will spend the necessary time with you. I would highly recommend Dr. Palumbo for your orthopedic needs. OAA is the place to go if you want the personal attention you deserve as a patient.
Always a pleasure and always satisfied. A wonderful doctor.
Great doctor, knowledgeable and personable. Listens to your concerns and is very thorough. Highly recommend
If you want the best orthopedic physician treating you, go see Dr. Palumbo. He is very knowledgeable, explains everything thoroughly, and listens to your concerns. He will develop a plan of care to get you back to where you want to be. He also is very personable and down to earth! I would definitely make him the number one choice for your orthopedic needs.
Very willing to answer questions and spend extra time. Loved that he provided options that I had not heard from other doctors.
Timely appointment, thorough evaluation, personable with clear explanations.
Great Doctor, awesome need side manner, knowledgeable and listens to your concerns
The most personable and informative doctor I've met. Much respect for Dr. P!
Great bedside manner. Very thorough and informative. Provided me with excellent care.
Outstanding doctor I went for one thing and he saw I was uncomfortable and check out that problem.