OAA is the oldest, private orthopedic practice in the Lehigh Valley area dating back to 1970. OAA made a prominent change in the treatments of orthopedics in the region through innovative procedures by former President and Founder Dr. Peter Keblish, and thus a reputation for cutting edge excellence began.
Dr. Peter Keblish, an extremely accomplished and internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, specialized in hip and knee replacement. He was recognized as one of the major contributors to the development of total knee replacement surgery, and in 1971, was the first surgeon in the Lehigh Valley to perform a total joint replacement procedure.
Over the years, our practice has continued to increase the number of providers, musculoskeletal specialties, and providers, while maintaining our commitment to excellent patient care.
OAA is the oldest, private orthopedic practice in the area dating back to 1970. We first opened our doors at 17th and Chew Street in Allentown and were led by former President and Founder, Dr. Peter Keblish and his founding partner Dr. Clifford G. Vernick. It was at this location that OAA began its legacy of pioneering medicine built around patient-centered care. OAA made a prominent change in the treatments of orthopedics in the region through innovative procedures by Dr. Keblish, and thus a reputation for cutting edge excellence began. Dr. Peter Keblish, was an extremely accomplished and internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, who specialized in hip and knee replacement. He was recognized as one of the major contributors to the development of mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty (otherwise known as total knee replacement) and in 1971, was the first surgeon in the Lehigh Valley to perform a total joint replacement procedure.
Over the years our practice has grown geographically, offering locations in Allentown, Bethlehem, Lehighton, New Tripoli and Reading and we continue to increase the number of providers, musculoskeletal specialties, and employees at OAA, while maintaining our commitment to excellent patient care.
At OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, our mission is to provide comprehensive orthopedic care to individuals of all ages, using a physician-led approach that is dedicated to convenience, cost effectiveness, quality, and passion, with the common goal of improving our patients’ lives.
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists’ vision is to be the region’s first choice in orthopedic care and to provide the ideal environment that allows our patients, our physicians, and our employees to thrive.
OAA is driven by several core values. These values represent why we do what we do, and what you can expect when you walk through our doors.
