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Dr. Thomas Fessler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (46)
Map Pin Small Erie, PA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Fessler, MD

Dr. Thomas Fessler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Erie, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 43 years of experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Upmc Hamot. Dr. Fessler, completed a residency at University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Fessler an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Fessler works at Practice in Erie, PA with other offices in Jamestown, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain, Bursitis and Osteoarthritis of Hip 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. Fessler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine of Erie PC
    100 Peach St Ste 400, Erie, PA 16507 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 454-8287
  2. 2
    Office
    100 Peach St Ste 101, Erie, PA 16507 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 877-6195
  3. 3
    Great Lakes Physician Practice PC
    15 S Main St, Jamestown, NY 14701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 987-0141
  4. 4
    Office
    333 State St Ste 103, Erie, PA 16507 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 454-8287

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  • Upmc Hamot

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Limb Pain
Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
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    4.6
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    Based on 46 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205890407
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Massachusetts Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Washington Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • GeorgeTown University
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Fessler has seen patients for Limb Pain, Bursitis and Osteoarthritis of Hip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fessler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Fessler. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fessler.

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