UPMC PPO
Dr. Richard Battista, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
Age 58
Dr. Richard Battista, MD
Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Clinical Overview
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Office Locations
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OAA Orthopaedi Specialists - Integrated Health Campus250 Cetronia Rd, Allentown, PA 18104Monday08:00 - 16:30TuesdayClosedWednesday08:00 - 16:30ThursdayClosedFriday08:00 - 13:00SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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Jan 12, 2026
He is an excellent doctor and surgeon.
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Medical Expertise & Background
Languages Spoken
German
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Common Patient Questions
Dr. Richard Battista, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Battista accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Battista's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Battista accepts UPMC, Geisinger Health Plan, UnitedHealthCare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross, MVP Health Care, Cigna, First Health, Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Amerihealth as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Battista accepts here.
Dr. Battista's office is located at 250 Cetronia Rd Allentown, PA 18104. Get a map and directions to Dr. Battista's office here.
Dr. Battista frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Battista speaks German. See Dr. Battista's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Battista has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Battista is board certified in
Dr. Battista has been practicing as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon for 33 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
1993
Board Certifications
- Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Internship
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Abington Mem Hospital|Abington Memorial Hospital
1994
Residency Hospital
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Albert Einstein Medical Center. Philadelphia
1998
Fellowship Hospital
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University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus
2002
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