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Office
1250 South Cedar Crest Blvd
SUITE 110
Allentown, PA 18103Phone+1 610-402-9308
Summary
- Dr. Robert Wessel is an orthopedic surgeon in Allentown, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including IU Health Methodist Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been in practice 5 years. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and is experienced in limb lengthening and reconstruction, shoulder and elbow sports medicine, foot and ankle sports medicine, hip and knee traumatology, and hip and knee sports medicine.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2019 - 2020- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2019
University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 2014, MD, Summa Cum Laude
Miami UniversityBA, Zoology, Plant Biotechnology, Magna Cum Laude, 2006 - 2010
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
IN State Medical License 2018 - 2021
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- George Alavanja Award Indiana University, 2019
- OTA Resident Research Grant ($20,000) Orthopaedic Trauma Association, 2019
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 19 citationsEarly Immunologic Response in Multiply Injured Patients With Orthopaedic Injuries Is Associated With Organ Dysfunction.Greg E. Gaski, Cameron Metzger, Tyler McCarroll, Robert P. Wessel, Jeremy Adler
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2019-05-01 - 3 citationsUltrasound diagnosis of medial clavicular epiphysis avulsion fracture in a neonateAaron M. Baessler, Robert P. Wessel, Christine B. Caltoum, Matthew R. Wanner
Pediatric Radiology. 2020-04-01 - 26 citationsDecreased blood transfusion following revision total knee arthroplasty using tranexamic acid.Christopher Samujh, Thomas D. Falls, Robert P. Wessel, Langan S. Smith, Arthur L. Malkani
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2014-09-01
Authored Content
- Polytrauma with Pelvic Ring, Acetabular, & Femoral Neck Fx in 67MJuly 2019
- Acetabular fracture in a 63-year-old maleJuly 2019
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External Links
- LVHN: Rob Wesselhttps://www.lvhn.org/doctors/robert-wessel
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