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Dr. Battista is President of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists. Prior to joining the practice as a premier hand surgeon in 2004, he served with distinction achieved by the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. His career was marked by numerous personal, as well as unit awards & medals for meritorious service. He served as the Chief of Orthopaedics/General Surgery while stationed at the Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD %u2013 The President%u2019s Hospital.

Dr. Battista's experience in caring for members of the Congress/Senate and military leadership, as well as combat casualties during Operation Iraqi Freedom, augmented his sincere appreciation for how precious and vital our arms and hands are in everyday life. Now, his practice focuses exclusively on the treatment of hand, finger, wrist and upper extremity conditions.

Born and raised in …the Philadelphia area, Dr. Battista attended Jefferson Medical College and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He completed a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in 2001. He holds academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the Penn State College of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. Dr. Battista maintains a variety of memberships in related professional organizations

Dr. Battista's Ratings and Reviews

5

219 Ratings with 179 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (166) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (165) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (168) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (146) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (134) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

Patients have expressed high satisfaction with Dr. Richard David Battista, praising his professionalism, friendliness, and ability to clearly explain treatment options. Many reviews highlight his excellent bedside manner, thoroughness, and the efficient operation of his office, with numerous patients noting positive outcomes from their treatments and surgeries. On the negative side, a rare comment suggested a need for Dr. Battista to refocus on his care tactics and patient delivery, implying the possibility of an impersonal interaction. Overall, while overwhelmingly positive, it is suggested that maintaining the human touch in patient care remains crucial.

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