Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Select Specialty Hospital-Danville
100 N Academy Ave, 
Danville, PA 

Overview

Dirk Alander is an Orthopedics provider in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alander has been practicing medicine for over 39 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, and Laminectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in MO

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Select Specialty Hospital-Danville
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dirk Alander

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dirk Alander?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Dirk Alander by calling their office at 570-271-6144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Dirk Alander a top-rated expert for Fractured Spine?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dirk Alander is classified as an Advanced expert for Fractured Spine, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Dirk Alander specialize in?

While Dr. Dirk Alander is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Dirk Alander participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dirk Alander has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fractured Spine. You can view a list of Dr. Dirk Alander's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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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