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Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (47)
Map Pin Small Reading, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD

Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Reading, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MED and is affiliated with Surgical Institute of Reading, Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Dr. Longenecker works at Bone & Joint Care Center in Reading, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and Osteoarthritis 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. Longenecker's Office Locations

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    Bone & Joint Care Center
    301 S 7th Ave Ste 365, Reading, PA 19611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-2663

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  • Surgical Institute of Reading
  • Reading Hospital
  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

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    About Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1548262355
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Sunnybrook Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Chld
    Residency
    Internship
    • Temple University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MED
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Albright College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Longenecker works at Bone & Joint Care Center in Reading, PA. View the full address on Dr. Longenecker’s profile.

    Dr. Longenecker has seen patients for Joint Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and Osteoarthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Longenecker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    47 patients have reviewed Dr. Longenecker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Longenecker.

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