Overview
Alexander Payatakes is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Payatakes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axillary Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Proximal Symphalangism.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
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- PPO
- MEDICARE PDP
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Dr. Edward G. McFarland is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is the Wayne H. Lewis Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and serves as director of the Division of Shoulder Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions and injuries. Dr. McFarland received his B.S. in biology at Murray State University and completed his M.D. at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He performed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, and completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Group in Santa Monica, California. He joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins in 1992 as an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and became a full professor in 2005. His areas of special interest include shoulder replacement surgery, especially reverse total shoulder replacement, anatomical shoulder replacement and evaluation and treatment of failed shoulder replacements. He treats patients with shoulder fractures, instability or dislocations, arthritis, rotator cuff tears and AC joint problems. He also has a special interest in sports injuries to the shoulder inclusive of all and any sports. He sees injuries to the shoulder of all ages. His research includes all of these topics including evaluation, treatment and the results of treatment. Dr. McFarland is a member of numerous professional organizations, serves on the editorial boards of three journals and is a past president of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons. He has authored or co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, 20 book chapters and three full books, and has won several awards for his research and service. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/orthopaedic-surgery/documents/mcfarland-cv.ashx Videos Dr. Edward G. McFarland Shoulder InjuriesQ&A with Dr. Edward McFarland Reverse Shoulder ReplacementJohns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axillary Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Tenotomy.
Orthopedic Institute Of Pennsylvania
Michael Jones is an Orthopedics provider in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axillary Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, and Hip Replacement.
Orthopedic Institute Of Pennsylvania
Adam W. Buerk, DO, specializes in orthopedic surgery and spine surgery and is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Buerk completed his residency at PinnacleHealth and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Buerk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axillary Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Payatakes isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Payatakes isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Proximal SymphalangismDr. Payatakes isAdvanced. Learn about Proximal Symphalangism.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Payatakes isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Payatakes isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Payatakes isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- ArthritisDr. Payatakes isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Payatakes isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Congenital Radioulnar SynostosisDr. Payatakes isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Payatakes isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Payatakes isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.


