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Dr. Douglas Armstrong, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.3 (10)
Map Pin Small Hershey, PA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Douglas Armstrong, MD

Dr. Douglas Armstrong, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Hershey, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University Of Ottawa Faculty Of Medicine and is affiliated with Surgical Institute of Reading, Reading Hospital, Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Milton S Hershey Medical Center and Penn Highlands Clearfield. Dr. Armstrong, completed a residency at McGill U/Royal Victoria Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Armstrong an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Armstrong works at Practice in Hershey, PA with other offices in Lancaster, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Spine Deformities along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Armstrong's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    30 Hope Dr # 89, Hershey, PA 17033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 531-5638
  2. 2
    Penn State Health Medical Group - Hope Drive Radiology
    30 Hope Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 531-7123
  3. 3
    Penn State Health Lancaster Pediatric Center
    1430 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 531-7123

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Surgical Institute of Reading
  • Reading Hospital
  • Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center
  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center
  • Penn Highlands Clearfield

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Spine Deformities
Hip Dysplasia
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Spine Deformities
Hip Dysplasia
Difficulty With Walking

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.
Spine Deformities
Hip Dysplasia
Difficulty With Walking
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Cerebral Palsy
Clubfoot
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Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Scoliosis
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Spina Bifida
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arthrocentesis
Bone Scan
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
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
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1467486712
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Children's Hospital of Buffalo
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • McGill U/Royal Victoria Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Memorial University Nfld
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Ottawa Faculty Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Armstrong has seen patients for Spine Deformities, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Armstrong on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Armstrong. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Armstrong.

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