Because of his special interest in alternate bearing surfaces in joint replacement as well as ceramics and their applications in orthopedics, Dr. Jonathan P. Garino, MD, brings unique qualifications to Board of FARM. He cares deeply about FARM’s mission and willingly assists in getting the message out to patients about advanced orthopedic treatments and applications. After 18 years of Academic practice at the University of Pennsylvania where he was an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Dierctor of the Adult Reconstruction Fellowship and Director of the Adult reconstruction Service, he has moved his practice into the Pennsylvania Orthopedic Center in the Philadelphia Suburbs where he continues his work in Advancing the techniques and technology of joint replacement surgery. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, he lectures around the world at society and medical meetings on topics relating to orthopedics and arthroplasty. He is one of the principle designers of the Journey Total Knee Replacement System by Smith and Nephew.
Graduating cum laude with an MD degree from Georgetown University, School of Medicine, in Washington, D.C., Dr. Garino was promoted with distinction and inducted to Alpha Omega Alpha in this third year of medical school. He completed his residency program in orthopedic surgery at the New York orthopedic Hospital at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr.Garino held a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Dr.Garino’s professional memberships include the American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons, The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, The International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA); The Pennsylvania Orthopedic Societry and the Eastern Orthopedic Society.