Dr. Alexander Vaccaro

Dr. Alexander Vaccaro is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is known for spine surgery, spinal trauma and spinal cord injury.

President of Rothman Orthopaedics (since 2014) and Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University.

Orthopedic spine surgery corrects deformity and relieves nerve pressure to reduce pain and improve function. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Alexander Vaccaro

Full Name: Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAOS
Credentials: MD, PhD, MBA
Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery (board certified)
Subspecialty: Spine surgery
Current Role: President, Rothman Orthopaedics; Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson
Languages: Not published
Gender: Male
New Patients: Not confirmed
Telehealth: Not confirmed
NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Rothman Orthopaedics / Jefferson

Address: 925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4216
Phone: 267-339-3500
Fax: 267-479-1379

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

Cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine disorders
Degenerative disc disease
Scoliosis and spinal deformity
Spinal trauma and spinal cord injury
Spinal infections and tumors
Minimally invasive and image-guided spine surgery

Education and Training

Undergraduate: BS in Biology, summa cum laude, Boston College, 1983
Medical School: MD with distinction, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1987 (Alpha Omega Alpha)
Internship: Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, 1992
Fellowship: Spine, University of California, San Diego
Doctorate and Business: PhD in spinal trauma (2007); MBA, Temple University Fox School of Business (2015)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Appointment: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Academic Appointment: Professor of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

Co-Director, Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of the Delaware Valley
Past President of the Cervical Spine Research Society, the American Spinal Injury Association and the Association for Collaborative Spine Research
NASS Leon Wiltse Award; ranked the world’s top spine expert by Expertscape (2021)
Member of the AAOS Board of Directors (from 2020)
More than 1,200 peer-reviewed publications, 380 book chapters and 65 edited textbooks
Spine consultant to the Philadelphia Eagles

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Alexander Vaccaro known for?

Dr. Alexander Vaccaro is known for spine surgery, spinal trauma and spinal cord injury.

Where does Dr. Alexander Vaccaro practice?

He practices with Rothman Orthopaedics and Jefferson, with his listed office at 925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Alexander Vaccaro?

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Dr. Alexander Vaccaro