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Dr. Christopher Dodson, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
4.9 (101)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Christopher Dodson, MD

Dr. Christopher Dodson, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School and is affiliated with Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Dodson, completed a residency at Hospital For Special Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Dodson an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Dodson works at Rothman Orthopaedics in Philadelphia, PA with other offices in Bryn Mawr, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Knee Sprain and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Dodson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rothman Orthopaedics - Center City Philadelphia
    925 Chestnut St Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 764-9183
  2. 2
    Rothman Orthopaedics - Bryn Mawr, PA
    825 Old Lancaster Rd Ste 100, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 321-9999

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
  • Bryn Mawr Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Chondromalacia
Elbow Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
ACL Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Clavicle Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Tendonitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Meniscus Surgery
Patellar Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Osteophyte
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Tommy John Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1417124512
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital For Special Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Hospital For Special Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • General Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Dodson has seen patients for Knee Ligament Tears, Knee Sprain and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Dodson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    101 patients have reviewed Dr. Dodson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Dodson.

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