Rothman Orthopaedics has achieved the national ranking as the number one 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, reinforcing its position 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 these states highlights the strength and consistency of the entire team. He noted this recognition is a testament to the care, dedication, and expertise that physicians and staff bring to every patient encounter, inspiring the practice to continue raising the standard for orthopaedic care across every region it serves.
Rothman Orthopaedics evaluates and treats a broad spectrum of primary musculoskeletal conditions, including degenerative joint diseases, sports-related injuries, spinal disorders, and traumatic fractures. 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.
The practice maintains an extensive research program and a strong academic presence. Its 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, emphasized that being named to Castle Connolly's Top Doctors list is a meaningful honor for the physicians and for Rothman as an organization. He said it speaks to the strength of the team and their shared commitment to setting the standard in orthopaedic care through education, innovation, and leadership, expressing pride in the collective excellence physicians demonstrate daily.
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 https://castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs, with the Castle Connolly team choosing honorees based on criteria including 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 underscores Rothman Orthopaedics' impact on patient care and the broader medical field, potentially influencing healthcare standards and patient outcomes in orthopaedics nationwide.
