Dr. Stanley Robert Askin MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
8080 Old York Rd 201 Elkins Park PA, 19027About
Dr. Stanley Askin is a hand surgeon practicing in Elkins Park, PA. Dr. Askin specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Drexel University College of Medicine 1973
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania
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