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Josh Vella, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Phoenix, AZ

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Phoenix, AZ

Hand Surgery

Honor Health Hand surgery - Biltmore

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Overview of Dr. Vella

Dr. Josh Vella is an orthopedic surgeon in Phoenix, AZ and is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. Dr. Vella accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 119 doctors at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has 7 publications and 26 citings.

Education & Training

  • Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
    Indiana Hand to Shoulder CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2006 - 2007
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc.
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc.Internship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • St. Louis University
    St. Louis UniversityNo degree, Graduate Program in Anatomy, 1996 - 1997
  • Boston College
    Boston CollegeB.S., 1991 - 1995
  • Boston College
    Boston CollegeBS, Biology

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2006 - 2009
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2001 - 2006
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • International Guest Lecturer, Milan, Italy BIT, 2018
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution EMR, GE Healthcare, 2012-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

  • 25 citations
    Kaplan's cardinal line
    Josh C. Vella, Brian J. Hartigan, Peter J. Stern
    The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2006-07-01

Journal Articles

  • Kaplan�s Cardinal Line  
    Vella JC, Stern PJ, Hartigan B, Journal of Hand Surgery

Lectures

  • CMC Arthroplasty: Pearls and Pitfalls 
    Milan, Italy - 1/1/2018
  • Treatment Options for Difficult Fractures: Advanced Technology 
    Tucson, AZ - 1/26/2007
  • Anatomic Feasibility of Arthroscopic Volar Carpal Ganglion Excision 
    1/1/2007
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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Aetna Whole Health Banner Health Network
    Anthem Blue Access PPO
    Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Arizona HMO
    Health Net Arizona PPO/POS
    HealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed Plus
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed POS
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment

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