Jeffrey Vakil, MD
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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
- 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.