Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome PFPS near Jenkintown, PA

Care Philosophy: Provide comprehensive and compassionate orthopedic care; while specializing in sports medicine and minimally invasive hip and knee replacement

Care Philosophy: I approach each patient as if I was caring for a family member. I believe in a conservative approach as the initial treatment when appropriate. I recognize and understand the importance of educating the patient on the diagnosis as well

Biography: John Petolillo, Jr., DO, MBA, has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon for more than 20 years and is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Albright College in Reading, PA and in 1992, he obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Petolillo completed his internship and orthopedic surgical residency at the Hospitals of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he also served as Chief Resident in his senior year. In 2018, Dr. Petolillo earned his M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) from Temple University's Fox School of Business in Philadelphia, PA. In 2006, Dr. Petolillo was part of the orthopedic medical staff for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Philadelphia. He is an Orthopaedic residency trainer for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and also serves as orthopaedic consultant for two local high schools. He is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, the American Osteopathic Association and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Dr. Petolillo's wide ranging expertise includes adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee, arthroscopic surgery and fracture surgery.