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Biography: Dr. David Hammer, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is 37 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. David Hammer, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Vidhu Gupta, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Flourtown, PA. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Vidhu Gupta, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Frankford Hospital and Jefferson Lansdale 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 Neurology 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 Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital and Jefferson Bucks 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.

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.

Care Philosophy: As South Jersey’s premier academic musculoskeletal center, the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute offers patients the full continuum of care. Our integrated team includes fellowship-trained and board-certified experts in orthopedics, rheumatology, podiatry and rehabilitation. From the prevention and diagnosis of a wide array of orthopedic conditions, to the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments and rehabilitation, patients can expect to receive comprehensive, world-class musculoskeletal care in one of our many convenient locations.

Biography: A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Dr. Craig graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before completing a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He then completed the Twin Cities Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He joined the staff at Abington in August 2008. Dr. Craig is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in orthopaedic trauma and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in complex periarticular fracture care of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle, as well as pelvic and acetabular fractures. His practice is also focused on the optimal care and outcome of geriatric fracture patients.

Biography: Dr. Michael Mallow, MD is a Sports Medicine 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.