DIRECTOR OF HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY
Dr. Mark N. Perlmutter
Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified and hand surgery fellowship trained specialist. Although he embraces only the most modern surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive hand surgery, he has a strong emphasis on the conservative management of all medical conditions.
By combining state-of-the-art medical procedures with the old-fashioned principles of availability, compassion, and honesty in patient care, Dr. Perlmutter has earned a strong reputation for excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS
UNDERGRADUATE
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Cook College – Department of Animal Sciences
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ: 1975
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Bachelor of Science – College of Agriculture
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Department of Animal Sciences
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Ohio State University, Columbus, OH: 1977
MEDICAL STUDIES
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Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH: 1985
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Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA: 1987
INTERNSHIP
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Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA/Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA: 1988
RESIDENCY
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA: 1992
FELLOWSHIP
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA: 1992
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
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American Board of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
AFFILIATIONS
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
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American College of Sports Medicine
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SICOT, The International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
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Pennsylvania Medical Society
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American Medical Association
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Blue Cross of Northeastern PA, Patient Care Management Committee
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Hands Healing Hearts, Medical Director
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King’s College Physician Assistant Program, Senior Adjunct Faculty Member 2000-2005
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Columbia County Medical Society
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North Central Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society
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Make-A-Wish Advisory Board of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2000-2004
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Riverside Rehabilitation, Medical Director, 2002-2004
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Occupational Medicine Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Conference, Chairman, 2007
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Orthopedics Overseas, Surgeons Circle, 2007-2015
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American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons, 2008
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Luzerne County Medical Society, President, Hazleton Area Chapter, 2008-2011
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Luzerne County Medical Society, Board of Directors, 2009-2010
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Fellow International College of Surgeons, March 7, 2011
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AMA Advisory Committee, International College of Surgeons, 2013 - 2015
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Ethics Committee, International College of Surgeons, 2013 - 2015
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Board of Regents, International College of Surgeons, 2014 - 2015
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Board of Directors, American Academy of Neurologic and Orthopedic Surgery, 2014 - 2015
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Planning Committee and the Education and Scientific Organizing Committee, American Academy of Neurologic and Orthopedic Surgery, 2014 – 2015
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Vice President, United States Section of the International College of Surgeons, 2015
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
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