Mr. Michael Rivlin MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
925 Chestnut St 5th Floor Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Michael Rivlin is a hand surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Rivlin specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
2003-08 MD Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
2008-09 Intern in General Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia
2009-13 Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
- Tennis Elbow
Fellowships
- 2013-14 Fellowship, Hand and Upper Extremity, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard University,
Mr. Michael Rivlin MD's Practice location
Philadelphia, PA 19145Get Direction
Marlton, NJ 08053Get Direction
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