Dr. Robert C. Palumbo, MD | Allentown, PA | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Robert Palumbo treats arthralgia, knee pain, and obesity and overweight, and performs bursa injections and arthrocentesis. He practices orthopedic surgery, surgery, and sports medicine and has been in practice for 40 years. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest and also sees patients in Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Palumbo earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency at UMDNJ. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Palumbo 4.75 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.8

36 Ratings
40 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Umdnj
26 written reviews
3 specialties
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Palumbo's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

36 Ratings with 26 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (24) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (26) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (25) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (22) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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As usual, Dr Palumbo shows caring and expertise. I trust him to always have my best interest in mind.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 21st, 2024

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Great as always! Dr Palumbo is the best! Concern for patients is second to none.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 22nd, 2024

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Dr. Palumbo is awesome!! Takes the time to explain all options and outcomes. Very well spoken and very informative!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 22nd, 2024

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Easy to chat with, listens and is very practical with his decisions and planning for your ailment. Just a very nice gent.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

February 2nd, 2024

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Dr. Palumbo was thorough and reasonable with his assessment of my daughter’s injuries. He saw how important it was to her to get her back on the soccer field and made reasonable suggestions to make that happen for her. He was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

November 13th, 2023

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My daughter is a gymnast and has had to see Dr. Palumbo on multiple occasions. He is very caring and takes the time to explain what is going on with her injuries. More importantly, he makes sure she is healed before lifting her restrictions.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

September 28th, 2023

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Dr. Palumbo is awesome! He’s honest and you can tell he truly cares about his patients. I’ve lived in pain most of my life. After seeing him today, however, I feel confident that he’s going to do everything he can to help me.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

August 21st, 2023

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Very thorough evaluation

June 2nd, 2022

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Dr. Palumbo gives a thorough exam. He has a gentle warm nature and is direct when speaking. I feel confident being in Dr. Palumbo’s care.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 16th, 2022

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The doctor you dream of having. Genuinely cares about your health and well being. I have seen doctors in my time. And every time it was literally in and out.Take this and see you in a few weeks. He talks with you, he has concerns of what your going through and wants you to get better. He wants you to feel better. He cares about you as a person and what you want to do with your life and your family and you don’t find that often ,believe me I have looked. If you are so lucky to have him be part of your life when you need healing and to get where you need to be in your life. He will help you. So happy to have him be apart of helping me through my injury which has been terrible thus far. But now things are turning around thank you Doctor Palumbo

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 25th, 2022

Oaa Orthopaedic Specialists

250 Cetronia Rd Ste AAllentown, PA 18104

Tel: (610) 973-6200

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest

1200 S Cedar Crest BlvdAllentown, PA 18103

Tel: (610) 402-8000

Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg

2545 Schoenersville RdBethlehem, PA 18017

Tel: (610) 402-8000

Saint Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem

801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015

Tel: (484) 526-4000

Saint Lukes Orthopedic Hospital West End Campus

521 Cetronia RdAllentown, PA 18104

Tel: (866) 785-8537


Dr. Robert Craig Palumbo, MD	Dr. Mikail Jayden Koroma, MD	Dr. Armin M Tehrany	Dr. Chris Hoedt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (36 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (39 Ratings)	5 (45 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Farsi, French, Spanish	Speaks English
Allentown , PA	New York , NY	New York , NY	New Bern , NC
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School	Med School: Montefiore Medical Center: Einstein Campus (General Surgery)	Med School: New York University School Of Medicine	Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Hip Osteoarthritis
Infectious Disease
Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Sports Medicine
Surgery

Dr. Robert Craig Palumbo holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Palumbo's NPI number is 1124010491.

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Is Dr. Robert Palumbo accepting new patients?: Dr. Robert Palumbo is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Robert Palumbo's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Palumbo affiliated with?: Dr. Robert Palumbo is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.
Where is Dr. Robert Palumbo's office located?: Dr. Robert Palumbo's office is located at 250 Cetronia Rd Ste A, Allentown, PA, 18104.
Does Dr. Robert Palumbo accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Robert Palumbo has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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