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Dr. John Handal, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (52)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Handal, MD

Dr. John Handal, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 44 years of experience. They graduated from Medical College of Pennslyvania and is affiliated with Einstein Medical Center Montgomery and Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.

Dr. Handal works at Einstein Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Inglis in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Neck Pain, Back Pain and Osteoarthritis of Spine along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Handal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Einstein Regional Orthopedics-Willow Crest Building
    5501 Old York Rd Ste 4, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 456-7900

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  • Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
  • Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

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    About Dr. John Handal, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730157314
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Medical College of Pennslyvania
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    Dr. John Handal, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Handal is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Handal has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Handal works at Einstein Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Inglis in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Handal’s profile.

    Dr. Handal has seen patients for Chronic Neck Pain, Back Pain and Osteoarthritis of Spine, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Handal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    52 patients have reviewed Dr. Handal. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Handal.

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