
Dr. David A. Spiegel M.D.
Orthopedist
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD CHILDREN'S HOSP 2nd Floor, Wood Bldg Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 19104About
David A. Spiegel, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Childrenâ??s Hospital of Philadelphia with over 18 years of experience specializing in pediatrics and fractures. Educated at Duke University, Dr. Spiegel completed his internship and residency through Duke University Health System and completed a fellowship at The Childrenâ??s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a professional member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North American and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to assisting patients, he teaches as an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and gives lectures all over the world.
Education and Training
MD at Duke University
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National and International Public Speaking -
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery; Lectures Internationally -
Internships
- Duke University Health System
Fellowships
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Society Memberships
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Articles and Publications
- Chapters and Papers
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, International Health, Volunteer Work
Favorite professional publications
- Global Journal of Surgery, World Journal of Orthopaedics
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