Rothman Orthopaedics Ranked Top Physician Practice Nationally for Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Care

Rothman Orthopaedics has achieved national ranking as the #1 Physician Practice for the most Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Care with 92 physicians recognized across multiple specialties. The practice also holds the top spot across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida, further cementing its status as a premier leader in musculoskeletal excellence. Christian Ellison, Chief Executive Officer of Rothman Orthopaedics, stated that achieving the number one ranking nationwide and in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida highlights the strength and consistency of the entire team. This recognition is a testament to the care, dedication, and expertise that physicians and staff bring to every patient encounter.

Rothman Orthopaedics evaluates and treats a broad spectrum of primary musculoskeletal conditions. These include degenerative joint diseases, sports-related injuries, spinal disorders, traumatic fractures, and more. With 32 offices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Central Florida, Rothman Orthopaedics is home to more than 190 physicians spanning 10 orthopaedic subspecialties. The organization performs approximately 60,000 surgical procedures annually and welcomes an average of 255,000 new patients each year, consistently ranking among the highest-volume orthopaedic practices in the nation. Specialties include hip and knee, spine, sports medicine, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedic trauma and fracture care, and foot and ankle.

Rothman Orthopaedics maintains an extensive research program and a strong academic presence. The foundational science program focuses on post-operative thromboprophylaxis, back pain, joint infection, and regenerative medicine. Physicians across the practice contribute significantly to medical literature and to the development of clinical protocols used throughout the orthopaedic community. Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, noted that being named to Castle Connolly's Top Doctors list is a meaningful honor for physicians and for Rothman as an organization. It speaks to the strength of the team and the shared commitment to setting the standard in orthopaedic care through education, innovation, and leadership.

Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. This recognition matters because it underscores Rothman Orthopaedics' position as a national leader in orthopaedic care, with implications for patient trust, clinical standards, and the advancement of musculoskeletal medicine through research and innovation.