Robert J. Singer, D.O.

    
Robert J. Singer, D.O.
 
 

Dr. Singer is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine and joint replacement surgery. 

Dr. Singer is a native of Emporium, PA and now resides in Hollidaysburg with his wife and four children.  In his free time, he enjoys fishing and time with his family.


Office Location(s):

BOA - Altoona


3000 Fairway Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania   16602
Location Phone: 814-942-1166
Location Fax: 814-942-6222

BOA - Roaring Spring


121 June Drive
Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania   16673
Location Phone: 814-224-2990
Location Fax: 814-224-2078

Accepting new patients:
 I am accepting new patients.

Primary Specialty:
 Orthopaedic Surgery

Education:
Undergraduate:
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Gannon University, Erie, PA : 1987

Medical Education:
 Doctor of Osteopathy, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO : 1991

Internships:
 Warren General Hospital : 1992
     Warren, OH

Residency:
 Orthopedic Surgery, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Warren, OH & Farrell, PA : 1996

Other Certifications:
 American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Board Certifications:
 American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery : 1999

In Practice Since:
 1996

Affiliations:
 Chairman, Surgical Therapeutic Device Committee, Altoona Regional Health System : 2005
     

 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
 Clinical Instructor of Orthopedics, St. Francis University : 2003 - Present
 Clinical Preceptor for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine : 2003
 Chairman, Department of Orthopedics, Altoona Regional Health System : 2002 - 2006
 Pennsylvania Medical Society : 1998
 Blair County Medical Society : 1998
 Altoona Hospital, 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 : 1998
 Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital, 7th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 : 1998
 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 2005 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 : 1998
 American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics : 1993
 American Osteopathic Association : 1991

Publications:
 "Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty in Osteonecrosis: A Two to Ten year Evaluation." Clin Orthop 334:116 - 123 : 1997