Dr. Richard Battista, MD
Dr. Richard Battista, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Allentown, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Battista has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Luke's Hospital Anderson and St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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250 Cetronia Rd Ste 303 Allentown, PA 18104Make an Appointment
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"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."Vince Lombardi
People really respect our practice and what we have to offer. I enjoy learning about them personally and enjoy the...read more
biography
Dr. Battista is President of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists. Prior to joining the practice as a premier hand surgeon in 2004, he served with distinction achieved by the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. His career was marked by numerous...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus
Fellowship Hospital, 2002Albert Einstein Medical Center. Philadelphia
Residency Hospital, 1998Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Medical School, 1993Villanova University
Undergraduate School, 1989
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Meritorious Unit Commendation - National Naval Medical Center, 2003
Humanitarian Service Medal, 1998
National Defense Service Medal, 1991
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 2001
Expert Pistol Marksmanship Medal, 1999
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 2001
National Defense Service Medal, 2001
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 2006
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 1999
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2000
Expert Rifle Marksmanship Medal, 2000
Meritorious Unit Commendation - Naval Hosptial Roosevelt Roads, 1999
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, 2005
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- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 13
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals 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.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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(215) 596-4838.
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