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Stephen Falatyn, M.D.
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Spine, Back & Neck, Spinal Deformity Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Allentown, Bethlehem
4.8
1076 Ratings
327 Comments
Dr. Stephen Falatyn specializes in treating complex spinal conditions and he performs the most complicated spinal reconstructions. Conditions treated by Dr. Falatyn include scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, nerve compression from disc herniations and spinal stenosis, and spinal fractures.
4.8
1076 Ratings
327 Comments
Dr. Stephen Falatyn specializes in treating complex spinal conditions and he performs the most complicated spinal reconstructions. Conditions treated by Dr. Falatyn include scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, nerve compression from disc herniations and spinal stenosis, and spinal fractures.
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A graduate of Cornell Medical College, Dr. Stephen Falatyn specializes in treating complex spinal conditions and he performs the most complicated spinal reconstructions. His spine training included two spine fellowships, the first at Thomas Jefferson University and the second at Temple University. He specializes in spinal deformity surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery, treating both children and adults. Conditions treated by Dr. Falatyn include scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, nerve compression from disc herniations and spinal stenosis, and spinal fractures.
Dr. Falatyn's original interest was engineering, where he excelled at Cornell University. He then worked designing and building complex machinery for several international corporations. Excellent at working with his hands, he has continued that interest in medicine and he has established himself as a top spinal surgeon working in the Lehigh Valley since 1997. Dr. Falatyn received special recognition for his achievements in medical school at Cornell Medical College. His research has appeared in numerous respected national publications, and he continues with teaching at medical schools and scientific meetings.
Dr. Falatyn has an outstanding reputation for his personalized patient care. He is also dedicated to charity work in Eastern Europe where he trains spinal surgeons and treats underserved patients. On a personal level, he enjoys maintaining his own health playing rugby on a national and international level.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Medical School
Cornell University Medical College
New York, NY
Residency
The University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Fellowships – Spine Surgery
Temple University/Shriner's Hospital; Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Jefferson University; Philadelphia, PA
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow
North American Spine Society
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Northampton County Medical Society
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Explained everything about my condition and my options very well. Took his time and answered all questions
Exceptional surgeon. Very intelligent and extremely compassionate about his patients.
Made me feel like I was family!!! Explain everything so I could understand, I feel at ease and comfortable with having surgery!!! Thank you so much!!!
Dr. Falatyn is a blessing. Very loving and compassionate. He is an answer to my prayer. I needed someone to take time and help me understand my present physical condition.
Very informative and helpful.
Very compassionate and thorough
The Best!!
Professional, took time to listen and analyze MRI.
Explained my problem and next steps very well.
He gave me The confidence to go ahead with his recommendation for my procedure, and I feel like I am going to be in the best hands .