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Dr. A Lee Osterman, MD

Dr. A Lee Osterman, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. A Lee Osterman, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Osterman has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 1973. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Locations

Practice

Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center834 Chestnut St Ste G114 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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New Patient?
(215) 253-6583
Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center950 Pulaski Dr # 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406
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New Patient?
(215) 253-6583
Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center2010 W Chester Pike Ste 330 Havertown, PA 19083
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New Patient?
(215) 253-6583

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Osterman is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Osterman specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Osterman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Osterman

4.9

32 ratings, 10 with a written review
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3 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lou Frankel – Apr 23, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
LM – Jun 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dawn E – Nov 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
MPHC – Nov 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Douglas Whitstone in Roslyn, PA – Nov 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Miriam Logan in Huntingdon Valley, PA – Jul 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
MELBOURNE – Mar 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chalfont – Nov 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
A Doctor in Southampton, PA – Oct 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marc M in Manalapan, NJ – Feb 21, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Osterman divides his time as a clinician, as a professor, and as an author. Dr. Osterman's practice focuses on the hand, wrist, arm and elbow, as well as some shoulder conditions.

biography

*Named as a 2014 TOP DOC by Philadelphia Magazine*Experience and Education

Dr. Osterman grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia before attending Yale College where he majored in photography and graduated Summa Cum Laude. After graduation,...
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  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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