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Biography: Dr. Shakked is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and went on to complete a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Dr. Shakked has particular interests in ankle instability, athletic injuries of the foot and ankle, and treatment of cartilage injuries. She uses minimally invasive techniques including ankle arthroscopy and also performs total ankle replacement surgery.

Biography: Dr. James Evans, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. James Evans, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Frankford Hospital and Jefferson Bucks Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Ericka Wong, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Philadelphia, PA. She is 40 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Ericka Wong, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Having completed a fellowship in both Neurosurgical and Orthopedic Spine Surgery I bring to my patients a full breadth of spine expertise. I exercise a very conservative philosophy, believing that surgical intervention is really a last resort.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Skidmore, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist who practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Christopher Skidmore, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Purtill is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is the author of numerous articles published in orthopaedic journals and has traveled extensively lecturing on orthopaedic topics. Dr. Purtill is a professor of orthopedic surgery and the Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine of Thomas Jefferson University. He is on the Board of Directors of OMEGA medical grants, on the editorial board of the Journal of Arthroplasty and a member of the executive committee of the Jefferson Medical College alumni association.

Biography: Dr. Michael Mallow, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is 47 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Michael Mallow, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Rekant has been with The Philadelphia Hand Center & The South Jersey Hand Center since 2001. He proudly delivers specialized Orthopaedic care and treatment of both simple and complex ailments of the hands, wrists, elbow and shoulders.