Dr. Robert J. Maurer
Overview
Robert Maurer, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon and is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He received his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Temple University Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Maurer completed additional fellowship training in upper extremity trauma in Switzerland. Dr. Maurer specializes in upper extremity trauma, as well as joint replacement in the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
Dr. Maurer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
121 Towne Square Drive, Suite 301, Hershey, PA 17033
820 Sir Thomas Court, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine Orthopaedics
Joel Klena, MD, is chief of the Division of Hand and Microvascular Surgery for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, as well as program director for the Geisinger Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. He assumed this role in 2017 after being the associate residency director for eight years.|Dr. Klena received a BS with honors from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y., graduating ninth in his class with dual degrees in marine engineering and marine transportation. His time at the USMMA included service in the Gulf War conflict and captaining the Academy’s NCAA Division I Rugby Team.|After fulfilling his naval and maritime commitments, he attended medical school at the State University of New York’s Upstate Medical College in Syracuse and completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Geisinger Medical Center. He returned to Syracuse for a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery, including time at Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Dallas.|Dr. Klena serves on the resident education committee for the American Society for the Surgery of Hand and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society. He has extensive peer-reviewed publications within the hand literature. He has provided guidance for resident research efforts, with a particular focus on upper extremity trauma, minimally invasive surgical techniques and resident education.|In 10 years with Geisinger, Dr. Klena has led the hand division from a single surgeon based in Geisinger’s central region to the successful recruitment and geographic expansion of six hand surgeons providing care for patients throughout Geisinger.|The motto of his undergraduate alma mater best summarizes his approach to leadership and his dedication to service: “Acta non verba” or “Deeds, not words.”|His interests include family, women's lacrosse, fly fishing and Pittsburgh sports. Dr. Klena is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Endoscopy.
Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists, P.A.
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Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Maurer isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Maurer isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Maurer isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Maurer isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Experienced
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- SynovitisDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.