4.5
6 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Alexander Payatakes, M.D. is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialized in Hand, Wrist, Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery.
Dr. Payatakes attended Medical School at the University of Crete and the University of Patras in Greece. He obtained his M.D. in 1994, graduating in the top 5% of his class. He completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University Hospital of Ioannina. In 2005 he was certified in Orthopaedic Surgery in Greece and the European Union, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Ioannina in 2006. He received U.S. Medical Licensure certification and in 2006 he completed a one-year clinical fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery at the Duke University Medical Center. In 2007 he completed a one-year clinical and academic fellowship in Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgery at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. In 2008 he was accepted as Assistant Professor at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and …appointed to the Hand and Wrist Service of the newly formed Bone and Joint Institute. Since January 2008 he has maintained a busy clinical practice managing the complete spectrum of hand and wrist pathology (see Clinical Interests).
Dr. Payatakes has been academically active throughout his career. He has published 12 articles in peer-reviewed international journals and 4 articles in Hellenic journals (see Curriculum Vitae). He has also authored 8 textbook chapters.
Dr. Payatakes is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (candidate), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (associate), the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Piedmont Orthopaedic Society, and the Duke Hand Club.
Read More Read less Dr. Payatakes attended Medical School at the University of Crete and the University of Patras in Greece. He obtained his M.D. in 1994, graduating in the top 5% of his class. He completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University Hospital of Ioannina. In 2005 he was certified in Orthopaedic Surgery in Greece and the European Union, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Ioannina in 2006. He received U.S. Medical Licensure certification and in 2006 he completed a one-year clinical fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery at the Duke University Medical Center. In 2007 he completed a one-year clinical and academic fellowship in Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgery at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. In 2008 he was accepted as Assistant Professor at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and …appointed to the Hand and Wrist Service of the newly formed Bone and Joint Institute. Since January 2008 he has maintained a busy clinical practice managing the complete spectrum of hand and wrist pathology (see Clinical Interests).
Dr. Payatakes has been academically active throughout his career. He has published 12 articles in peer-reviewed international journals and 4 articles in Hellenic journals (see Curriculum Vitae). He has also authored 8 textbook chapters.
Dr. Payatakes is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (candidate), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (associate), the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Piedmont Orthopaedic Society, and the Duke Hand Club.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 years of experience
- University Of Patras School Of Health Sciences
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Alexander Payatakes has 5 locationsPenn State Hershey Bone And Joint Institute
30 Hope Dr Ste 2400BHershey, PA 17033 Tel: (717) 531-5638
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center
500 University DrHershey, PA 17033 Tel: (717) 531-8521
Hershey Outpatient Surgical Center
15 Hope DrHershey, PA 17033 Tel: (717) 520-8200
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Hand Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 32 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English | |
| Hershey , PA | Lancaster , PA | Lancaster , PA | York , PA |
| Med School: University Of Patras School Of Health Sciences | Med School: Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Alexander Payatakes has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Alexander Payatakes has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Patras School Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1994
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