Northeast Philadelphia – (June 29, 2020) – Christopher E. Selgrath, DO, FAAOS, FAOAO, has joined Nazareth Orthopedics at Nazareth Hospital. Formerly of the Rothman Institute, Dr. Selgrath specializes in joint replacement of the hip and knee.

After receiving his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Selgrath completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the same institution. After residency, he completed a fellowship in adult joint reconstruction at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., where he performed over 1,200 joint replacement cases.

"Nazareth Hospital strives to provide the best care to our community, which is why we are pleased that Christopher Selgrath has joined the team at Nazareth Orthopedics," said Nazareth President Michael Magro, DO, MBA, FACOI.

Dr. Selgrath is past president of the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. He has published articles and lectured locally and nationally on topics including hip and knee replacements and is a clinical instructor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Selgrath will join Bradley Fink, DO, in caring for patients at the following location:

Nazareth Orthopedics
2701 Holme Avenue
Physicians Office Building, Suite 105
Philadelphia, Pa. 19152
 
To make an appointment with Dr. Selgrath, please call 215.335.6270.

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About Nazareth Hospital
Founded in 1940, Nazareth Hospital is guided by its Catholic-health core values of reverence, stewardship, integrity, justice and commitment to the underserved. Located in Northeast Philadelphia, and with 205 licensed beds and 28 skilled nursing beds, Nazareth Hospital is a community teaching hospital and provides a full array of healthcare services, including emergency care, surgery, vascular services, wound care services, cardiac care, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and cancer care. Nazareth Hospital is a nationally certified Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center and has earned national accreditations for heart failure care and PCI. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is a Regional Health System that includes Mercy Catholic Medical Center – Mercy Fitzgerald Campus in Darby, Pa.; Mercy Catholic Medical Center – Mercy Philadelphia Campus in West Philadelphia; Nazareth Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia; Saint Francis Healthcare in Wilmington, Del.; St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa. and home health and LIFE programs. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.

About Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is a Regional Health System that includes Mercy Catholic Medical Center – Mercy Fitzgerald Campus in Darby, Pa.; Mercy Catholic Medical Center – Mercy Philadelphia Campus in West Philadelphia; Nazareth Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia; Saint Francis Healthcare in Wilmington, Del.; St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa., and home health and LIFE programs throughout the region. These entities include hospitals, associated clinics, medical offices, specialized facilities, affiliated institutions and foundations serving together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within their communities. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is a member of Trinity Health.