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Dr. Robert Palumbo, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
4.9 (41)
Map Pin Small Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Palumbo, MD

Dr. Robert Palumbo, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Allentown, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. Dr. Palumbo, completed a residency at University Of Medicine and Dentistry/Robert Wood Johnson Medical. Patients rated Dr. Palumbo an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Palumbo works at Practice in Allentown, PA with other offices in Lehighton, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Palumbo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopaedic Associates of Allentown
    250 Cetronia Rd Ste 303, Allentown, PA 18104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 386-9910
  2. 2
    Orthopaedic Associates of Allentown
    1241 Blakeslee Boulevard Dr E, Lehighton, PA 18235 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 386-9910
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3
    Imaging Services - 250 Cetronia Road
    250 Cetronia Rd, Allentown, PA 18104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 973-6200
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest

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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
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Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Runner's Knee
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hip Arthroscopy
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Robert Palumbo, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1124010491
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Fellowship In Sports Medicine/Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore Maryland
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Medicine and Dentistry/Robert Wood Johnson Medical
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Cornell University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
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