Nicholas R. Slenker
Advanced in Osteoarthritis

Dr. Nicholas R. Slenker

Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-1621 N. Cedar Crest
1621 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 102, 
Allentown, PA 

Advanced in Osteoarthritis
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-1621 N. Cedar Crest
1621 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 102, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | I am passionate about orthopedic sports medicine. Successfully caring for athletes and patients from all walks of life is extremely rewarding to me. I enjoy helping people get back to the activities and lifestyle that make them happy and give them strength. I will spend time with you to understand your problem and help you get better. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up in Allentown, I did not have a lot of exposure to orthopedics, as no one in my family worked in medicine. But I’d always loved working with my hands and began to excel in the sciences in school. Fortunately, I found orthopedics through a shadowing opportunity, fell in love and have never looked back. I feel extremely fortunate. I am team physician at Lafayette College, and was assistant team doctor for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Kings and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Medicine has offered me the great opportunity to help others while presenting exciting new challenges every day. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my wife and two children, traveling and playing sports. I grew up as a competitive swimmer, so love all things around the water. I also enjoy running, biking, hiking and basketball. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |.

Dr. Slenker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2007
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA- 2012
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Sports Medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA- 2013
Hospital Affiliations
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine-1621 N. Cedar Crest
1621 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 102, Allentown, PA 18104
Call: 610-402-8900
Other Locations
LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine-Hecktown Oaks
3794 Hecktown Rd, Suite 130, Easton, PA 18045
Call: 610-402-8900

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.


6 Total Publications

Frozen Shoulder Related to Influenza Vaccine Administration.
Frozen Shoulder Related to Influenza Vaccine Administration.
Journal: Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
Published: December 30, 2020
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Philosophy of care | The patient always comes first. My goal is to treat a patient's arthritic hip or knee pain and return them to doing the activities that they enjoy as soon as possible. At times surgery is necessary. But if I can treat the patient without surgery and alleviate their pain, then that is a win for the patient and that makes it a win for me. | Why I entered medicine | I have always enjoyed the sciences. My father is a dentist, and I always enjoyed watching him care for patients. As long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a physician. My job is exciting and never boring. Forming long lasting bonds with patients makes my job one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. | Community involvement | I am involved in multiple charities including police and fire associations, cancer societies and education programs. I also do community outreach projects and make multiple radio show appearances to educate the community on health issues. | Personal interests | First and foremost, I spend time with my wife and our two children. I also enjoy tennis, golf and fitness. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Lebby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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