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Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD
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Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Reading, PA.
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Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Reading, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Reading, PA.

About

Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Reading, PA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Temple University in 1986 and completed a residency at Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Chld.They currently practice at Bone & Joint Care Center and are affiliated with Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Longenecker has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Miner's Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Longenecker received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Longenecker also speaks Spanish. Dr. Longenecker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Piriformis Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
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Knee Osteophyte
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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
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Tenosynovitis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Meniscectomy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
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Bone Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Bursal Drainage
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Bone & Joint Care Center
    301 S 7th Ave Ste 365, Reading, PA 19611
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4.5
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5 Stars (38)
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1 Star (3)

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Mar 09, 2021
HAD DR. MCALPINE FOR A SURGEON, HIS PARTNER. DR. LONGENECKER CAME TO SEE ME AFTER SURGERY TO MAKE SURE I WAS TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY. NO COMPLAINTS FROM THIS LADY, THE TWO DRS. ARE WONDERFUL, TAKE THEIR TIME, CARE ABOUT THEIR PATIENTS AND ARE EXCELLENT SURGEONS, THANK YOU BOTH FOR TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF ME.
CAROL KALINICH — Mar 09, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Temple University Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Chld
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Sunnybrook Medical Center
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Longenecker's profile.

Dr. Longenecker frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Miner's Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD is affiliated with Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Longenecker, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA