Orthopaedics
Joseph Thoder, MD
Philadelphia, PA
Joseph J. Thoder, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery at Temple Health in Philadelphia, PA. His clinical interests focus on upper extremity disorders, including hand, wrist, and elbow arthritis, with expertise in microsurgery and advanced reconstructive techniques. Dr. Thoder manages conditions such as hand and wrist injuries, trauma, fractures, distal radius fractures, carpal metacarpal (CMC) joint issues, and hand infections. He performs
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1982
- Fellowship, Hand and Microsurgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, General Surgery, Episcopal Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Philadelphia magazine — Top Doctors, Hand Surgery
2010-2025 (16 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hand & Upper Extremity
Conditions & Treatments
Hand & Upper ExtremityHand Fractures
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Temple University Hospital
- Temple Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice