Dr. Andrew S. Frankel M.D.
Orthopedist
780 West Lincoln Highway Exton Pennsylvania, 19341About
Andrew S. Finkel, MD, FAAOS, maintains his own private practice based out of Exton, Pennsylvania. Within his practice, Dr. Finkel specializes in total joint replacement surgeries; however offers a wide variety of services including conditions of the knee, hip, and shoulder, sports medicine, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Finkel's philosophy is to treat orthopaedic problems, in conjunction with the athletic injury, while utilizing the latest technology in the field; as well as guiding his patients through subsequent rehabilitation to a complete recovery. Over 20 years of experience and certification from the esteemed American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Dr. Finkel is well-versed in just this. His level of excellence was recognized, after being honored as Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Finkel also maintains courtesy staff privileges at Chester County Hospital, and is on active staff standing with the Surgery Center of Chester County and the Paoli Memorial Hospital.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1986
RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA 1986
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Stress Fracture
Fellowships
- Thomas Jefferson University (Dole Reconstruction)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Eastern Orthopaedic Association
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published in the Past
What do you attribute your success to?
- Caring for his patients, giving them individual care, and his excellent training.
Hobbies / Sports
- Running, Golfing, Tennis, Skiing, Photography
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Orthopedics
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