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.

Dr Dearolf always takes time to explain things. He uses language that I can understand. Also very personal & remembers some of concerns from previous visits..
Always a pleasant visit seeing Dr Dearolf, he is always upbeat and I don’t mind getting a needle!!
Dr Dearolf is a kind , compassionate and a very understanding doctor. It’s a pleasure to have him as my physician for many years.
Always a pleasure to see him. Our family has used him for years and always satisfied
Dr Dearolf is FANTASTIC. I owe a good deal of my continued mobility to his excellent expertise
Doctor Dearolf has been my doctor for the past 35 years. Could not ask for a better orthopedic expert. Always glad to see his patients. Very friendly.
Wonderful doctor and staff!
Great Doctor
Excellent Doctor. Easy to talk to and explains everything easily
The best expert, listener and advisor!