Jeffrey Vakil, MD
PHYSICIAN
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Hammer Toe: What Causes It and How It’s Treated
Have you ever slipped on your favorite pair of shoes only to feel an unexpected pinch or pressure in your toes? Or maybe a simple walk around the block leaves you dealing with discomfort that seems out of proportion to the activity. For many people, these everyday...
Can Physical Therapy Prevent the Need for Spine Surgery?
The mere mention of “spine surgery” is often enough to send a shiver down anyone’s back. The fact that you would be undergoing an invasive procedure on such a vital part of your body is intimidating enough, but it also conjures up worries about long recovery times,...
When Is Surgery Recommended for Bunions?
Bunions often start as a small bump at the base of the big toe. At first, it may seem like a minor cosmetic concern or occasional annoyance when wearing tighter shoes. Over time, however, that bump can become increasingly painful, swollen, and inflamed. While many...
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.