Andrew W. Gurman, M.D.
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Andrew W. Gurman, M.D.
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Dr. Gurman, a native of New York City, is the senior associate of Blair Orthopedic Associates & Sports Medicine.
Dr. Gurman is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center in 1980. Dr. Gurman served his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the Montefiore Hospital / Albert Einstein Medical Center in New York City. He then was the Fellow in Hand Surgery at the Hospital of Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute, also in New York City. Dr. Gurman is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and holds a Certificate in Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. His professional expertise includes surgery of the hand and elbow, and joint replacements.
In 2007, Dr. Gurman was elected Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association. Dr. Gurman is a Past-President of the Blair County Medical Society and continues to be active in the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
He resides in Hollidaysburg, PA with his wife and two daughters. Dr. and Mrs. Gurman are active in numerous community organizations including the American Cancer Society, Altoona Symphony, United Way and the Blair County Arts Foundation.
Dr. Gurman has provided relief for many of his patients. Visit our patient success story page for more information.
Office Location(s):
3000 Fairway Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
814-942-1166
814-942-6222
Accepting new patients: I am accepting new patients.
Primary Specialty:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Secondary Specialty:
Hand Surgery
Education:
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Biochemistry, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York : 1973
Member of Zeta Beta Tau
Doctor of Medicine, State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center, New York : 1980
Doctor of Medicine, May 1980. Graduated in top third of class. Honors in Surgery, Anesthesiology, Orthopaedics and Family Practice. Research in the properties of an immunosuppressive factor isolated from liver. Class President, 1977- 1980.
Doctoral Candidate, University of Rochester, School of Medicine, Rochester, New York : 1976
Department of Microbiology. Research in structure and function of human immunoglobulins. Teaching Assistant, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.
Intern in General Surgery, Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, New York, Albert Einstein College of Medicine : 1981
Residency:
Montefiore Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, Bronx, New York, Albert Einstein College of Medicine : 1985
Resident in Orthopedic Surgery. Trained in all spects of Orthopedics including: arthroscopy, reconstructive, trauma and pediatrics. Independent surgical privileges during final year. Organized and taught musculoskeletal exam sessions for medical students.
Academic Appointments:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Board Certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand : 1994
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery : 1988
In Practice Since:
1986
Affiliations:
Altoona Regional Health System, 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 : 2005
In 2005 the Altoona Hospital and Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital merged and became Altoona Regional Health System.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 2005 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 : 1986
Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital, 7th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 : 1986
Altoona Hospital, 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 : 1986
Nason Hospital, 105 Nason Drive, Roaring Spring, PA 16673 : 1986
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Pennsylvania Medical Society
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Medical Association
Blair County Medical Society
Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society
National Association of Parlimentarians
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine
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