Overview
Douglas Armstrong is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chondroblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Clubfoot, Claw Foot, and Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Armstrong has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Edward Fox is an Orthopedics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fox is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chondroblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Chondroblastoma, Chondroma, Osteochondroma, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Hip Replacement.
Geisinger Medical Center - Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
"Thomas R. Bowen, MD, is chief of Orthopaedic Oncology for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute and an orthopaedic surgeon at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Bowen earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He continued his orthopaedic residency at Geisinger Medical Center and then proceeded to Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital for fellowship training in orthopaedic oncology. Dr. Bowen is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the prestigious American Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Bowen’s clinical interests include tumors of the musculoskeletal system (bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, and peripheral nerves). He specializes in limb-preserving surgery for malignant tumors, as well as minimally invasive treatments for benign tumors and bone cysts. He cares for children and adults with tumors of the musculoskeletal system.|“Today, patients are healthier and living longer than ever before. I routinely see patients for follow-up visits who may not have survived only a decade ago. Now, they’re able to attend graduations, take vacations and watch their grandchildren grow up. Helping make those milestones possible is a part of what makes being a surgeon so worthwhile.”|In his personal life, Dr. Bowen is a native of Wilmington, Del., and a private airplane pilot, instrument rated, single engine land. His favorite movie is ""The Right Stuff.""". Dr. Bowen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chondroblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
Vishal Hegde, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery, serving patients in the Baltimore area. His expertise is in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, including anterior total hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, complex hip and knee replacement and revision surgery after a failed previous joint replacement. Dr. Hegde is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients. He strives to create a personalized approach to each patient. He does this through customized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique lifestyle as well as through the application of new technologies such as precision computer navigation. Dr. Hegde is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He graduated cum laude from Columbia University and received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Hegde did his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California Los Angeles. He then completed an advanced clinical fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Colorado Joint Replacement in Denver, Colorado. He is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Hegde is committed to moving the field of joint replacement forward and has published many research articles and orthopaedic surgery textbook chapters. His research interests include developing innovative new techniques and technologies to prevent implant infection and improve outcomes after hip and knee replacement surgery. He has won numerous awards for his research from organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Musculoskeletal Infection Society and the Western Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Hegde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chondroblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Chondroblastoma, Vitamin D Deficiency, Knee Replacement, 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.
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- Advanced
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Claw FootDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- Experienced
- Absence of TibiaDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- Achard SyndromeDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- BowlegsDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.

