Robert Ruggiero Jr., M.D.
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Husband and Wife of 54 Years Undergo Joint Replacement Surgeries On The Same Day
Premier Orthopaedics surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Garino, performed back-to-back procedures on a couple who have been married for 54 years! They shared their same-day surgery journey at the MUVE Center with @6ABC. Watch the incredible story below. Read the full ABC6 story...
What are Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal...
Everything You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for those experiencing heel pain, with almost 2 million people seeking treatment for this condition each year according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Spine
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Duke University
- M.D. — Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- Internship — Hahnemann University School of Medicine
- Residency — Allegheny University Hospital
- Fellowship in Spinal Surgery — Neurosurgical Group Indianapolis
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Ruggiero Jr. is an avid squash player who has helped coach his children to national championships.