Michael Rivlin, M.D.

Dr. Michael Rivlin, M.D. - A Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Michael Rivlin, M.D. is a highly skilled and board-certified orthopedic surgeon based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a strong educational background and extensive training, Dr. Rivlin specializes in treating a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow.

Education and Training

Dr. Rivlin completed his medical degree at the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He then went on to complete his internship in general surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. His residency in orthopedic surgery was also at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he honed his skills in treating musculoskeletal disorders. Additionally, he pursued a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard University, further solidifying his expertise in this area.

Skills and Competencies

Dr. Rivlin is a highly skilled surgeon with a strong focus on complex fracture care, minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve and microsurgery. He is also part of the Orthopaedic Oncology team for upper extremity tumors and complex reconstruction. His expertise extends to treating a broad range of conditions, including clavicle fractures, and he has published several peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters on these topics.

Areas of Specialization

As a hand and wrist surgeon, Dr. Rivlin’s primary areas of specialization include:

• Complex fracture care
• Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Nerve and microsurgery
• Upper extremity tumors and complex reconstruction

Professional Associations

Dr. Rivlin is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, and the American Association for Surgery of the Hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What conditions does Dr. Rivlin treat?
  Dr. Rivlin specializes in treating conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow, including complex fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve and microsurgery.

• What is Dr. Rivlin’s educational background?
  Dr. Rivlin completed his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and pursued further training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard University.

• What professional associations is Dr. Rivlin a part of?
  Dr. Rivlin is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, and the American Association for Surgery of the Hand.