Charles Hummer III, M.D.
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Sit at a Desk? Five Tips to Prevent Neck & Back Pain at Work, School or Home
Spending long hours at a desk can strain your body and lead to orthopedic issues if your workspace isn’t set up correctly. Studies have shown that poor posture at work is linked to a significant increase in the likelihood of experiencing musculoskeletal disorders. ...
Observing National Spine Health Awareness Month – Your Backbone for a Healthy Life
The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at Premier Orthopaedics, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it's also the time of year known as National Spine Health...
September is National Vascular Disease Awareness Month
As September starts, it's National Vascular Disease Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn about the health of our veins and arteries. Vascular diseases include problems like deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease. Read on to learn how to keep...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Joint Replacement
- Sports Medicine
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Amherst College
- M.D. — Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- Internship — Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia
- Residency — Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Fellowship — The Christ Hospital, University of Cincinnati
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Certificate of Added Qualification, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ABOS)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (Past President)
- Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society
INTERESTING FACTS
While completing his Orthopaedic Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Hummer was an assistant team physician for the Cincinnati Bengals. Dr. Hummer is currently the team physician and Chief Medical Officer for the Philadelphia Union (MLS).