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Dr. John Handal, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (53)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
45 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 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Medical College of Pennslyvania and is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Handal an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Handal works at Practice in Philadelphia, PA with other offices in Elkins Park, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain and Back Pain 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. Handal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Einstein Healthcare Network
    5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 456-7900
  2. 2
    Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park
    60 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 663-6800

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
  • Jefferson Einstein Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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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.
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Back Pain
Spinal Osteophyte
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Ascites
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Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gait Abnormality
Gastric Ulcer
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Lipomas
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Umbilical Hernia
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Gastrotomy
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
PET-CT Scan
Port Placements or Replacements
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Finger Release
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    4.8
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    Based on 53 ratings
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    About Dr. John Handal, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 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
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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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.

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    Dr. Handal has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain and Back Pain, 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.

    53 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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