Charles Hummer III, M.D.
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Understanding and Preventing Text Neck
Our smartphones, tablets, and laptops have connected us to the world in ways that we could never have imagined. We carry our offices, our social lives, and our entertainment with us everywhere we go. But this constant connectivity often comes with a trade-off, one...
How to Improve Posture and Spine Alignment
If you find yourself frequently grappling with nagging pain in your neck, a persistent ache in your lower back, or tightness across your shoulders, your body might be telling you to fix your posture. These early signs of poor postural habits are just the tip of the...
How to Manage Shoulder Impingement Without Surgery
Shoulder pain can affect much more than just our comfort. It can limit our ability to pick up our children, carry groceries, or even reach for something on a high shelf. If you’ve been struggling with nagging shoulder pain, there’s a strong possibility it may be due...
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).