Dr. Michael Gratch MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2400 Maryland Rd Suite 20 Willow Grove PA, 19090About
Dr. Michael Gratch is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Willow Grove, PA. Dr. Gratch specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gratch tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Undergraduate, University of Pennsylvania
Medical School, Temple University School of Medicine
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
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Awards
- Philadelphia Super Doctors 2012
Fellowships
- Fellowship, Spinal Surgery, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Experience & Accolades
- Director of Spine Surgery SectionThe Human Motion Insitute. Abington Memorial Hospital
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic SurgeryTemple University Medical School
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