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Dr. Mark Desmond, MD

Dr. Mark Desmond, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Desmond, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Temple University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

3509 N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19140
Telehealth available

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Dr. Desmond's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desmond

3.8

48 ratings, 26 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 18, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 10, 2024
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What could be improved
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Sep 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Sep 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jill Barwick – Nov 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bill Murray – Sep 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lynne M. Iatarola – Aug 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy Cichetti – Aug 05, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Shineka Crawford – Apr 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Anthony Visalli – Mar 27, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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mb – Feb 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Peter – Dec 06, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Sabrina – Nov 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sue – Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Carole Ballard – Nov 07, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Michael W. Ditzel – Oct 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Christine Flanagan – Oct 01, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 28, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

The primary goals of treatment for the orthopaedic patient are the relief of pain and the restoration of function. Dr. Desmond utilizes both surgical and non-surgical modalities to achieve these goals, involving the patient in the decision making process.

biography

Dr. Mark Desmond, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, concentrates in both adult and pediatric patient care. He specializes in the expert care of injuries and issues with the musculoskeletal system. These include sports injuries and accidents...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

VNA of Greater Philadelphia3509 N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus7600 Central Ave Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Office515 Pennsylvania Ave Fl 2 Fort Washington, PA 19034
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Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education2450 W Hunting Park Ave Philadelphia, PA 19129
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