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ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY TEAM

Thomas Allardyce, MD
Michael Banas, MD
Thomas Byron, MD
William Charlton, MD
Peter Feinstein, MD
Eugene Kim, MD
James Mattucci, MD
Frank O'Brien, MD
Michael Raklewicz, MD
George Ritz, MD

Thomas Allardyce, MD
Dr. Allardyce is a graduate of Wilkes College, and he received his Medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He completed a general surgery internship at Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and an orthopedic residency from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Dr. Allardyce also completed a fellowship at Insall Scott Kelly Institute, New York City. He was awarded the Engel Award Outstanding Intern in General Surgery.

Michael Banas, MD
A graduate of the University of Scranton, Dr. Banas earned his Medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia. He completed an internship in general surgery at the Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and a residency in orthopaedic surgery from the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York. Dr. Banas completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, Van Nuys, California. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Thomas Byron, MD
Dr. Byron graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, and also earned his Medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed an internship in diversified medicine and residency in orthopaedics at Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York. Dr. Byron completed fellowships in sports medicine and knee surgery, from the University of Oklahoma; and hand and microvascular surgery from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery, and received a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the Luzerne County Medical Society.

William Charlton, MD

Dr. Charlton completed his undergraduate education at the Pennsylvania State University. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and stayed for his orthopaedic surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University and the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

Dr. Charlton completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles California. During his fellowship he assisted in the medical coverage for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and other collegiate and professional sports teams. Dr. Charlton also participated in the 2001 NBA combine as a representative for the Lakers and assisted in the Los Angeles Dodgers spring training in Vero Beach Florida in 2001. During his education and training he published multiple research papers related to orthopaedic surgery and has received multiple honors including Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

He has received his board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and maintains memberships in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, and Jefferson Orthopaedic Society.

He specializes in sports medicine with a emphasis in shoulder and knee arthroscopy, reconstruction, and replacement. He also performs arthroscopy for selected elbow and hip conditions.

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Peter Feinstein, MD

Dr. Feinstein earned his undergraduate degree, Master's degree and Medical degree from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. He completed internships in rotating medicine and surgery, and general surgery from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Hospital, New York City. He completed a residency and fellowship in orthopaedic surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, The New York Orthopaedic Hospital, New York City. He is board-certified in forensic traumatology, motor vehicle trauma, and disability trauma and is certified in the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Board of Forensic Examiners, and the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.

Dr. Feinstein maintains memberships in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Eastern Pennsylvania American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, the American Academy of Pain Management, and the American College of Sports Medicine. He is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Forensic Examiners, and the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the Luzerne County Medical Society.

Eugene Kim, MD

Dr. Kim graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, and received his Medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York. He completed an internship in orthopaedics at Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, New York. Dr. Kim completed a residency in orthopaedics at Albany Medical Center Hospital, and at the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Springfield, Massachusetts. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Dr. Kim has received board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the Northampton County Medical Society.

James Mattucci, MD

Dr. Mattucci received his undergraduate degree from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, and his Medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia. He completed an internship in general surgery at the Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, and a residency in orthopaedic surgery from MCP Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia.

Dr. Mattucci also completed fellowships in sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, and MCP Hahnemann University Hospital. He maintains membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Medical Association, and the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society.

Frank O'Brien, MD

Dr. O'Brien graduated from Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, before earning his Medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania. He completed an internship and an orthopaedic residency from Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania, as well as a residency in pediatric orthopaedics at Alfred I. DuPont Institute, Wilmington, Delaware. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. O'Brien is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society.

Michael Raklewicz, MD

Dr. Raklewicz earned his Bachelor's degree and Medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed a medical internship at Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh. He completed orthopaedic research at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, California, before completing an orthopaedic residency from the University of Pittsburgh Program and Affiliated Hospitals.

Dr. Raklewicz is board-certified, and a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Luzerne County Medical Society.

George Ritz, MD
Dr. Ritz graduated from Wilkes University, and he received his Medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia. He is board-certified by the Diplomat American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ritz maintains membership in the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Eastern Orthopaedic Society.