Philip J. Branson, MD, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with the Orthopaedic Center of the Virginias
Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Philip J. Branson, who serves patients in Princeton, West Virginia.
An excellent orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Branson is affiliated with the Orthopaedic Center of the Virginias in Princeton, West Virginia.
“I am privileged to work with highly trained staff and cutting-edge technology in a community that considers me a doctor rather than a “provider.” It is an honor to work at the first total joint center in West Virginia to receive national recognition as a Center of Excellence. It is gratifying to receive pictures of patients riding horses or Harleys with kind words of appreciation for getting back to the things they like to do. The wonderful and personal feedback is a daily reminder that I work in a small community that appreciates my work” as stated by the doctor.
In addition to seeing patients at the Orthopaedic Center of the Virginias, Dr. Branson is the President of Luma Corporation and Desktopmedical, and is a Physician Reviewer for the West Virginia Medical Institute. Furthermore, he can be found on staff at Princeton Community Hospital (past Chief of Surgery), Salem VA Medical Center, and Beckley VA Medical Center.
As for his academic appointment, he serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Graduating with his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, Dr. Branson went on to complete his medical education and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, he is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons.
Among his professional activities, Dr. Branson is a Course Director and Instructor of the Advanced Computer Courses, the H. Sweeney Arthroscopic Motor Skills Course, and the J. Tasto Arthroscopic Shoulder, Knee and Elbow Course.
A Delegate and Chairman of the West Virginia State Medical Association Legislative Committee, he is also on the WV Governor’s Task Force on Medical Care, WV Task Force on Workers’ Compensation, WV Task Force on Medical Malpractice (Chairman), and WV Board of Medicine (Orthopaedic Physician Consultant).
In good standing with a number of professional organizations, he is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and the Mercer County Medical Society.
Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
With almost 40 years of experience in the field, Dr. Branson has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2018) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018).
On a more personal note, he has been married to his wife Cynthia for over 34 years. Their children attended public schools and have gone on to careers in medicine and dentistry. He and his wife now enjoy their piece of the country with their dogs, garden, and guinea hens.
Learn More about Dr. Philip J. Branson:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/519990-Philip-Branson-Orthopedist or through Orthopaedic Center of the Virginias, https://ocvweb.com/portfolio/philip-joseph-branson-md/
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