Dr. Walter W. Dearolf III, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, where he received the Clinical and Orthopaedic Surgery Prizes. He completed his surgical internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Walter W. Dearolf III, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, where he received the Clinical and Orthopaedic Surgery Prizes. He completed his surgical internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Walter W. Dearolf, III, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 25 years of experience providing patients with comprehensive care at Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Associates, P.C.
Dr. Dearolf graduated with his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and was the recipient of the Clinical Surgery Prize and Orthopaedic Surgery Prize. He then completed a surgical internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
In addition to his practice duties, Dr. Dearolf also holds hospital appointments at Jeanes Hospital and Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center. He currently serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Jeanes Hospital, as well as a member of several surgical and professional review committees.
Dr. Dearolf is also actively involved with several professional organizations, including: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, Eastern Orthopaedic Society, and Jefferson Orthopaedic Society.
Within the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, Dr. Dearolf has previously served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Program Chair. He continues to attend continuing medical education courses to provide his patients with the latest treatments available. His work has appeared in several papers and presentations as well.

WDIII. Outstanding hands down he's the superman Orthopedic!!! Me being a patient of his for 10 yrs I know he's made thousands "very happy" and I am 1.awesome personality as well!!
Dr Dearolf is an excellent orthopedic surgeon. He’s aDr Dearolf is an excellent orthopedic surgeon. He’s a Doctor Who is empathetic. He listens to what you have to say and about your pain. He runs the right diagnostic testing and goes over it with you in Laymans terms that you can understand. I’ve been a patient of Dr Dearolf since 1980s and I’m sad that he’s retired from Surgery because he was excellent surgeon but still glad that he’s doing clinical because I trust everything he says to me
The BEST !!!!
My first time. Dr D was great. He listened and attended to my knee and arm problems. I will definitely make him my Orthopedic doctor moving forward. Thank you Dr. D.
This was my first meeting with Dr Dearolf. What a warm, caring individual. He took a lot of time to thoroughly give my concern a thorough exam and reassure me.
Always cheerful helpful on time and caring
He was awesome.
Dr Dearolf is excellent- provides great care, explains all options etc. I recommend him highly
I always have a good experience when I see Dr.Dearolf he always takes the time to answer any of the questions that I have and what my best options are with my left knee
Dr Dearolf is always pleasant, making you feel comfortable under his care. I have known him for many decades, absolutely the best!