Dr. Kristy Weber

Dr. Kristy L. Weber, MD, FACS

Dr. Kristy Weber is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is known for bone and soft tissue sarcoma surgery, metastatic bone disease and limb salvage.

Abramson Family Professor in Sarcoma Care Excellence, Vice-Chair of Faculty Affairs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, and Director of the Sarcoma Program at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center.

Orthopedic oncology removes bone and soft tissue tumors and aims to save the limb whenever it is safe. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Kristy Weber

• Full Name: Kristy L. Weber, MD, FACS
• Credentials: MD, FACS
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Orthopaedic oncology
• Current Role: Director, Sarcoma Program, Abramson Cancer Center
• Patients: Adults, adolescents and children
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Female
• New Patients: Not confirmed; contact Penn Medicine
• 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

Penn Medicine

• Sites: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (PCAM), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), per the Penn Orthopaedic Journal
• City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

Her published areas of care and procedures include:

• Bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas
• Metastatic bone disease
• Complex limb salvage around the hip, knee, shoulder and pelvis
• Benign bone and soft tissue tumors

Education and Training

• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, University of Iowa
• Fellowship: Two-year research and clinical fellowship in orthopaedic oncology, Mayo Clinic

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Academic Appointment: Abramson Family Professor in Sarcoma Care Excellence, Perelman School of Medicine
• Hospital Affiliations: Penn Medicine; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Board Certification: Not stated on the sources checked

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

• First female President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2019-2020)
• Former Chief of Orthopaedic Oncology at Penn and, earlier, at Johns Hopkins (Virginia and William Percy Professor)
• Began her career on the faculty of MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award (2006) for research on metastatic bone disease
• Served on the boards of AAOS, the American Orthopaedic Association, the Orthopaedic Research Society, the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and the Connective Tissue Oncology Society
• Runs Penn’s weekly multidisciplinary musculoskeletal tumor board

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.

• UNC Orthopaedics grand rounds biography (2022)
• Penn Orthopaedic Journal, oncology update
• DOTmed / PR Newswire (AAOS)
• Healio (AAOS first female president)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Kristy Weber known for?

Dr. Kristy Weber is known for bone and soft tissue sarcoma surgery, metastatic bone disease and limb salvage.

Where does Dr. Kristy Weber practice?

She practices with Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, including the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and sees children at CHOP.

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. Kristy Weber?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.

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