Peter Darrell Pizzutillo MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics
Physician
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160 East Erie AvenueSt Christophers Hosp for Children, Dept Orthopaedic SurgeryPhiladelphia, PA 19134
Phone+1 215-427-3422
Fax+1 215-427-5450
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Summary
- Just completed 20 years as Director of Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. The clinical experience, educational aspects , research and administrative duties are still fun and energizing.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1971 - 1975- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonResidency, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1973 - 1974
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1970
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 1971 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1971 - 2021
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
- Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citations"Next Day" Examination Reduces Radiation Exposure in Cervical Spine Clearance at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center: Preliminary Findings.Venkat Kavuri, Gurpal Pannu, Matthew Moront, Peter D. Pizzutillo, Martin J. Herman
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2019-05-01 - 25 citationsKirschner wire infections in pediatric orthopaedic surgery.Rick Tosti, Abtin Foroohar, Peter D. Pizzutillo, Martin J. Herman
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2015-01-01 - 17 citationsIncidence and etiology of unplanned cast changes for fractures in the pediatric population.Matthew J. DiPaola, Joshua M. Abzug, Peter D. Pizzutillo, Martin J. Herman
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2014-09-01
Press Mentions
Mending or Replacing Torn Cartilage in the KneeNovember 11th, 1992
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of Morth AmericaMember
- Scoliosis Research SocietyMember
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