ALEXANDER RICHARD VACCARO
Medical Practice in Philadelphia, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MX012283
Category
Medicine
Type
Written Agreement
Address
Address
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Personal information
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Address
Phone
1840 Aloha Ln, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Bryn Mawr, PA
Professional information
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Dr. Alexander R Vaccaro, Philadelphia PA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Dr. Alexander R Vaccaro, Philadelphia PA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery
Address:
Rothman Institute - Center City Philadelphia
925 Chestnut St, Philadelphia 19107
(800) 321-9999 (Phone)
925 Chestnut St, Philadelphia 19107
(800) 321-9999 (Phone)
Procedures:
Adult Scoliosis Correction, Complex Spinal Deformity Correction, Degenerative Disc Disease, Disc replacement, Herniated disc procedures, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Scoliosis surgery, Spinal Fractures, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Trauma
Conditions:
Adult Scoliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease (Herniated Disc), Disc Replacement, Herniated discs, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal fractures, SPINAL FUSION, Spinal trauma, Spine Dislocations & Fractures
Certifications:
Orthopedic Surgery
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll, Cervical Spine Research Society award for best poster exhibit, 2001, Economic and Cultural Achievement Award, 2002, Recipient of the Jeffrey Lance Spinal Cord Injury Foundation Award, 2001, Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship, 2003
Languages:
English, Italian, Spanish
Hospitals:
Rothman Institute - Center City Philadelphia
925 Chestnut St, Philadelphia 19107
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
3300 Tillman Dr, Bensalem 19020
Jefferson University Hospitals - City Center
111 South 11Th St, Philadelphia 19107
925 Chestnut St, Philadelphia 19107
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital
3300 Tillman Dr, Bensalem 19020
Jefferson University Hospitals - City Center
111 South 11Th St, Philadelphia 19107
Philosophy:
To improve a patient?s quality of life and functionality.
Education:
Medical School
Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduated: 1987
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
University Of California San Diego Medical Center
Boston College
Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduated: 1987
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
University Of California San Diego Medical Center
Boston College
Delivery Systems, Devices, Tools, And Methods Of Use
Delivery Systems, Devices, Tools, And Methods Of Use
US Patent:
2011005, Mar 3, 2011
Filed:
Feb 12, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/705330
Inventors:
Guobao Wei - Eatontown NJ, US
Keyvan Behnam - Simi Valley CA, US
Nanette Forsyth - Bayville NJ, US
John Winterbottom - Howell NJ, US
James Beisser - Union Beach NJ, US
Todd M. Boyce - Matawan NJ, US
Mohamed Attawia - Holmdel NJ, US
Cristy J. Richards - Matawan NJ, US
Lawrence A. Shimp - Morganville NJ, US
Sigurd Berven - San Francisco CA, US
Randal R. Betz - Ocean City NJ, US
Michael F. O'Brien - Plano TX, US
Alexis Shelokov - Plano TX, US
Robert Cohen - Rockaway NJ, US
Alexander Vaccaro - Philadelphia PA, US
Scott Boden - Atlanta GA, US
Harvinder Sandhu - Greenwich CT, US
Daryl R. Sybert - Columbus OH, US
Munish Chandra Gupta - Carmichael CA, US
Georgiana Shelokov - Dallas TX, US
Keyvan Behnam - Simi Valley CA, US
Nanette Forsyth - Bayville NJ, US
John Winterbottom - Howell NJ, US
James Beisser - Union Beach NJ, US
Todd M. Boyce - Matawan NJ, US
Mohamed Attawia - Holmdel NJ, US
Cristy J. Richards - Matawan NJ, US
Lawrence A. Shimp - Morganville NJ, US
Sigurd Berven - San Francisco CA, US
Randal R. Betz - Ocean City NJ, US
Michael F. O'Brien - Plano TX, US
Alexis Shelokov - Plano TX, US
Robert Cohen - Rockaway NJ, US
Alexander Vaccaro - Philadelphia PA, US
Scott Boden - Atlanta GA, US
Harvinder Sandhu - Greenwich CT, US
Daryl R. Sybert - Columbus OH, US
Munish Chandra Gupta - Carmichael CA, US
Georgiana Shelokov - Dallas TX, US
International Classification:
A61M 5/00, A61B 17/32
US Classification:
604175, 604 22
Abstract:
A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses. Implantation tools may be provided for placing the covering at a surgical site. Kits may be provided including variously sized or shaped coverings and one or more tools for use in placing the covering.
Delivery Systems, Tools, And Methods Of Use
Delivery Systems, Tools, And Methods Of Use
US Patent:
2010026, Oct 21, 2010
Filed:
Feb 12, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/705253
Inventors:
Randal R. Betz - Ocean City NJ, US
Scott Boden - Atlanta GA, US
Munish Chandra Gupta - Carmichael CA, US
Michael F. O'Brien - Plano TX, US
Harvinder Sandhu - Greenwich CT, US
Alexis Shelokov - Plano TX, US
Georgiana Shelokov - Dallas TX, US
Daryl R. Sybert - Columbus OH, US
Alexander Vaccaro - Philadelphia PA, US
Guobao Wei - Eatontown NJ, US
Todd M. Boyce - Matawan NJ, US
Robert Cohen - Rockaway NJ, US
Cristy Richards - Matawan NJ, US
Lawrence A. Shimp - Morganville NJ, US
Scott Boden - Atlanta GA, US
Munish Chandra Gupta - Carmichael CA, US
Michael F. O'Brien - Plano TX, US
Harvinder Sandhu - Greenwich CT, US
Alexis Shelokov - Plano TX, US
Georgiana Shelokov - Dallas TX, US
Daryl R. Sybert - Columbus OH, US
Alexander Vaccaro - Philadelphia PA, US
Guobao Wei - Eatontown NJ, US
Todd M. Boyce - Matawan NJ, US
Robert Cohen - Rockaway NJ, US
Cristy Richards - Matawan NJ, US
Lawrence A. Shimp - Morganville NJ, US
Assignee:
Osteotech, Inc. - Eatontown NJ
International Classification:
A61B 17/00, A61B 17/58
US Classification:
606 79, 606 94
Abstract:
A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses. Implantation tools may be provided for placing the covering at a surgical site. Kits may be provided including variously sized or shaped coverings and one or more tools for use in placing the covering.
Spinal Plate System For Stabilizing A Portion Of A Spine
Spinal Plate System For Stabilizing A Portion Of A Spine
US Patent:
2012015, Jun 21, 2012
Filed:
Feb 28, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/406881
Inventors:
James M. Freid - Higley AZ, US
Erik Wagner - Austin TX, US
Jon P. Agricola - Skaneateles NY, US
Alexander Vaccaro - Philadelphia PA, US
Erik Wagner - Austin TX, US
Jon P. Agricola - Skaneateles NY, US
Alexander Vaccaro - Philadelphia PA, US
Assignee:
ZIMMER SPINE, INC. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/70, A61B 17/88
US Classification:
606246, 606279
Abstract:
A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
Spinal Plate System For Stabilizing A Portion Of A Spine
Spinal Plate System For Stabilizing A Portion Of A Spine
US Patent:
8128628, Mar 6, 2012
Filed:
Apr 20, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/738319
Inventors:
James M. Freid - Higley AZ, US
Erik Wagner - Austin TX, US
Jon P. Agricola - Skaneateles NY, US
Alexander Vaccaro - Philadelphia PA, US
Erik Wagner - Austin TX, US
Jon P. Agricola - Skaneateles NY, US
Alexander Vaccaro - Philadelphia PA, US
Assignee:
Zimmer Spine, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/80
US Classification:
606 71
Abstract:
A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.