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Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center

Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors 2026

(KING OF PRUSSIA- APRIL 2026) Congratulations to the Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center physicians who were named 2026 Top Doctors by Philadelphia magazine.

Every year, physicians are asked to nominate peers who they believe are the best, most trusted doctors in the region, and it is a commendation to be recognized by your peers.

“Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center provide complete orthopaedic care from diagnosis to treatment, and their representation on this list is further proof of the quality of care provided by our renowned clinical team,” states Christina Vannello, CEO, Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center. “We are honored that so many of our Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center physicians have been recognized in Philadelphia magazine for their expertise in orthopaedic care.”

The full listing of Top Doctors is available on the magazine’s website, but here are our physicians who were voted best in the Orthopaedics categories:

Richard Balotti, Jr, MD – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pain Management, Physiatry, Non-operative Spine, Interventional Pain Management

Evan Bash, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Foot & Ankle

Jeffrey Berger, DO – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pain Management, Non-operative Spine, Interventional Pain Management

Larry Chou, MD – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pain Management, Non-operative Spine, Interventional Pain Management

Jeffrey Citara, DO – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Interventional Pain Management

Matthew Costa, DO – Sports Medicine; Sports Medicine, Concussion

Eugene Elia, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee), Sports Medicine

Jonathan Garino, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee)

Frank Giammattei, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Hip, Knee, Sports Medicine

Zachary Hauser, MD – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pain Management, Non-operative Spine, Interventional Pain Management

Paul Horenstein, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Foot & Ankle, Joint Replacement

Charles Hummer, III, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement (Knee, Shoulder)

Sidney Jacoby, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand/Wrist

Kenneth Kearns, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Shoulder/Elbow

Michael Lee, MD – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pain Management, Physiatry, Non-op Spine, Interventional Pain Management

Bruce Lutz, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Complex Fracture Care, Sports Medicine, Trauma

James McGlynn, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Sports Medicine Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)

Armando Mendez, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Sports Medicine

Todd Michener, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Charles Odgers, IV, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement (Knee, Shoulder)

Lee Osterman, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand/Wrist

Meredith Osterman, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand/Wrist

Nikos Pavlides, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)

Mark Rekant, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand/Wrist, Shoulder

Scott Ritterman, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee), Fracture Care

Robert Ruggiero, Jr, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee), Spine

Matthew Schaeffer, MD – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Interventional Pain Management

Eon Shin, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand/Wrist

Chet Simmons, Jr, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement (Knee, Hip)

Stephanie Sweet, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand/Wrist

Mark Tantorski, DO – Orthopaedic Surgery; Spine

Dean Trevlyn, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement Knee, Sports Medicine

Jeffrey Vakil, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Surgery/Replacement

Kevin Walsh , MD – Concussion, Non-operative Sports Medicine

Raymond Wolfe, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee)

Richard Zamarin, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee), Sports Medicine

David Zelouf, MD – Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand/Wrist

For more information about our orthopaedic providers and services in the Delaware Valley or to schedule a consultation, please visit premierortho.com or hand2shouldercenter.com; or call 855.ORTHO24 (855.678.4624) or 610.768.5959.

About Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center:With over 40 locations in the Greater Philadelphia region, Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center provides the full spectrum of orthopaedic services – including bone, muscle, joint and rheumatological care, physical therapy, hand therapy, MRI and urgent care. Patients trust our specialists for their experience, expertise, and commitment to exceptional care. To learn more visit: premierortho.com or hand2shouldercenter.com

Contact: Susan Graham

sgraham@premierortho.com or 484-919-9616