Dr. James Raphael, MD
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Dr. James Raphael, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Dr. James Raphael, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Raphael has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from State University Of New York Syracuse in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Dr. Raphael is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital East Norriton, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Raphael specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
- Quiet Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Raphael's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Raphael
4.9
| 5 Star | 94% | 94% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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James S. Raphael, MD, is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and Director of the Hand Surgery Program at Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Raphael specializes in the treatment of chronic and traumatic conditions of the hand, wrist...read moreOrthopedic Hand Surgery
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State University Of New York Syracuse
Medical School, 1988
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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