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General Orthopedics, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery,
Foot and Ankle Surgery & Total Joint Replacement
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery |
| Gerald S. Packman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., F.A.C.S. |
Dr.
Packman received his M.D. Degree at the University of
Pennsylvania. He then entered a surgical internship at the
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by four
years of Orthopedic Residency at the same hospital. Entering the
U.S. Army in 1973, Dr. Packman was soon promoted from Captain to
Major, and also received the Army Commendation Medal for
bringing arthroscopy to Moncrief Army Hospital in Fort Jackson.
Achieving Board Certification in 1974, he went on to become a
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and also
a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In Cumberland
County, his colleagues have elected him to serve a term as
President of Newcomb Medical Staff, and also as President of the
Cumberland County Medical Society. He was also named
"Physician of the Year" at Newcomb Medical Center for
1999. |
Dr. Packman |
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Dr. Packman's practice style
includes discussion of the treatment recommendations and
alternatives with the patient. He believes that an informed
patient will not only be involved in medical decision making,
but also of the treatment process.
Dr. Packman and Linda, his
wife, live in Vineland. They have two children.
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