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Jess H. Lonner, M.D.
Director of Knee Replacement Surgery
Booth Bartolozzi Balderston Orthopaedics, Pennsylvania Hospital
Medical Director, Philadelphia Center for Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
An international leader in the treatment of arthritis of the knee, Dr. Lonner is uniquely qualified in his experience with minimally invasive techniques for total and partial (unicompartmental, patellofemoral, and bicompartmental) knee replacements. He is one of the first surgeons around the world to use robotic-assistance during knee replacement surgery and continues at the forefront of development in these areas. Dr. Lonner is routinely sought out by physicians and patients from around the United States and throughout the world for his cutting-edge and innovative treatments for knee arthritis.
Clinical excellence is a mainstay of Dr. Lonner's work. In his career, he has been recognized both by his patients and peers for his commitment to providing outstanding surgical treatments to his patients and for his ability to teach the latest and most cutting edge surgical techniques. Dr. Lonner lectures extensively and has authored several textbooks and over one hundred chapters and scientific publications. In 2003, Dr. Lonner became the youngest member of The Knee Society, considered by many to be an organization of the top 100 knee replacement surgeons. He has been on the design teams for several innovative orthopaedic implants and further contributes to the field through his work on the editorial boards of professional journals such as the American Journal of Orthopedics, Seminars in Arthroplasty, Journal of Arthroplasty and Techniques in Knee Surgery.
Awards and Accolades include:
- Marian Frauenthal Sloane Clinical Research Award, Hospital for Joint Diseases
- American Orthopaedic Association-Zimmer 8th Annual Travel Award for Orthopaedic Residents
- Finalist, 13th Annual Smith & Nephew Richards Inc. Resident Research Award
- Hospital for Joint Diseases Alumni Association Award for Excellence In Clinical Research
- John J. Fahey, MD, American Orthopaedic Association North American Traveling Fellowship
- Coventry Award Paper, The Knee Society
- Association for Bone and Joint Surgery- Knee Society Scholar Award
Magazine:
- 40 Under 40 Award, Philadelphia Business Journal
- Top Doctors, Philadelphia Magazine
- Top Doctors, Nationwide for Knee Replacement Surgery, Money Magazine
Education:
- B.A. Boston University, full merit scholarship
- M.D. Boston University School of Medicine, advanced integrated curriculum
Residencies/Fellowships:
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases
- Fellowship: Knee Arthroplasty/Reconstruction, Massachusetts General Hospital, New England Baptist Hospital
Administrative Appointments:
- Director, Knee Replacement Surgery, Booth Bartolozzi Balderston Orthopaedics, Pennsylvania Hospital
- Medical Director, Philadelphia Center for Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
- Director of Orthopaedic Research, Pennsylvania Hospital
- Former Director of Total Joint Arthroplasty Fellowship, Pennsylvania Hospital
- Committee member, Pennsylvania Hospital Committee for New Technology Evaluation
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- The Knee Society
- Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, member of Board of Governors since 2004
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
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