Jeffrey Vakil, MD
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Husband and Wife of 54 Years Undergo Joint Replacement Surgeries On The Same Day
Premier Orthopaedics surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Garino, performed back-to-back procedures on a couple who have been married for 54 years! They shared their same-day surgery journey at the MUVE Center with @6ABC. Watch the incredible story below. Read the full ABC6 story...
What are Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal...
Everything You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for those experiencing heel pain, with almost 2 million people seeking treatment for this condition each year according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Primary and Revision Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- M.D. – Jefferson Medical College
- Residency – Drexel College of Medicine
- Fellowship – Johns Hopkins University
CERTIFICATION
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
- Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Vakil played both ice hockey and baseball while studying for his B.A. at Franklin and Marshall College.