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Richard Balderston, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA

RichardAtwaterBalderstonMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Philadelphia, PA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    601 Walnut St
    Suite L50
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
    Phone+1 215-409-9300
    Fax+1 215-409-9365

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1978 - 1982
  • Main Line Health System/Bryn Mawr Hospital
    Main Line Health System/Bryn Mawr HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1977 - 1978
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1978 - 2016
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License Active through 2013
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 340 Spine Surgeons to Know — 2017 Featured
    340 Spine Surgeons to Know — 2017 FeaturedApril 20th, 2017

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