University Of Penn-medical Group
Plastic Surgery Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NPI 1598153603
University Of Penn-medical Group is a Plastic Surgery Physician based in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Penn-medical Group practices in Philadelphia, PA. The NPI Number for University Of Penn-medical Group is 1598153603 and holds a License No. (Pennsylvania).
The current practice location address for University Of Penn-medical Group is 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA and can be reached out via phone at 215-662-3340.
Location: 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-4238
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1598153603
Provider Name
University Of Penn-medical Group
Credential
Provider Entity Type
Organization
Address
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-4238
Phone Number
215-662-3340
Fax Number
Provider Enumeration Date
12/26/2014
Last Update Date
03/13/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
3400 Spruce St
City
State
Zip
19104-4238
Phone Number
215-662-3340
Fax Number
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
3400 Spruce St
City
State
Zip
19104-4238
Phone Number
215-662-3340
Fax Number
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Family Medicine
Speciality
Sports Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Hand Surgery
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 7
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Sports Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 8
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Orthopedic Trauma
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopedic surgery, orthopedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 9
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 10
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Plastic Surgery
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
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