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Dr. John Petolillo, DO

Dr. John Petolillo, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Petolillo, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Langhorne, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 256 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (256 reviews)

Locations

Practice

3B Orthopedics380 N Oxford Valley Rd Langhorne, PA 19047
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New Patient?
(215) 240-8993

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Petolillo specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Petolillo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Petolillo

4.8
256 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Hip replacement over a year ago firefighter
It has been over a year since my hip replacement, Dr Petolillo is the best, outstanding surgeon, I feel FANTASTIC, for anyone reading this do not put hip replacement off ...see Dr Petolillo I am a firefighter and I am performing all of my duties and going to the gym. If I could give Dr Petolillo and his staff 20 stars I would.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ed Devenney – Jan 26, 2023
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Excellent doctor so knowledgeable and so nice can definitely tell he loves his work such a nice personality definitely a 10
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth Whelan – Feb 15, 2022
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Does me well
Dr. P. has an excellent bedside manner. He takes the time with you, listens to your questions and explains what is what in layman's terms. Additionally, he has a friendly approach with good humor that helps put you at ease. He did a heck of a good job on repairing my Achilles rupture ten years ago and he's now helping me out with other issues.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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BK Connolly – Feb 03, 2022
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Right on time and at this point further testing is needed. The doctor is very personable and thorough. Would definitely suggest him to anyone asking
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon Piechocki – Dec 01, 2021
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While the Dr. is very nice and competent, his office staff and emergency answering service is terrible. Had an emergency with my mother one week after surgery. After hours would NOT have doctor call us back to answer an emergency question. I was told to wait until normal business hours. I would NEVER use this practice again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Scott – Mar 17, 2021
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I am a retired critical care RN with 42 years experience. With my extensive nursing background I can unequivocally say that Dr Petolillo and the entire 3B staff are the most talented , efficient and compassionate Orthopedic practice I have ever encountered. I have had both knees and a total hip replacement and could not be more impressed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Emily Cervonka – Feb 16, 2021
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Couldn't be happier...he has a very calm way about him...never once did I feel doom
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Deborah Smith – Nov 06, 2020
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Professional, exceptional, skilled and awesome care. Dr. Petolillo and his team are a well oiled machine. Highly recommend and encourage anyone in need of any orthopedic needs to seek care and treatment here. Exceeded my expectations! Above 5 stars!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Smigelski – Oct 20, 2020
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Dr.Petolillo ....one word AMAZING SURGEON & DOCTOR! Suffered for 5 yrs with a miss diagnosis and within a month after seeing Dr.Petolillo and surgery (RT total hip replacement) I am literally PAIN FREE ! even from hours after surgery . There are not enough good things to say about him . He explained the procedure and answered any questions , even up to minutes before surgery he made you feel at ease and again asked if there were any questions. Will highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs . Staff very friendly and helpful as well , once surgery is scheduled, you will leave with everything you need and even apts made for preop clearances and all follow up appointments!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jerelee P. – Sep 25, 2020
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Dr. Petolillo and Aria 3B made hip replacement for me absolutely seamless. From start to finish everyone was friendly and accommodating. Dr. Petolillo is patient and did a great job on my hip. I've had both hips done at Aria 3B because of how comfortable they made me every step of the way. They also keep improving their techniques.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan McCarthy – Dec 31, 2019
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I would highly recommend Dr. Petolillo! He answers all your questions, spends time with you & makes sure you recover fully. Thank you Dr. Petolillo for giving me my life back- pain free!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Diana Morgan – Nov 21, 2019
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Nothing but great things to say about Dr Petolillo. Scheduled surgery for Oct 2018, relief was immediate. Life changing surgery. Could barely walk before surgery. Pain after surgery was comparable to a papercut. Staff is so incredible and helpful. If you are suffering through hip pain like I was. Schedule an appt. you wont be sorry. He gave me my life back
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Robert Forrest in Philadelphia, PA – Jan 17, 2019
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Great surgeon but way too busy. I had to wait from November 28th when I was told by one of the orthopedic doctors that I should see the surgeon as he felt I needed hip replacement. He tried to get me in the following week but it took three wks for an appt. by which time I was already in so much pain. At that appt Dr. Petolillo scheduled me for hip replacement surgery for 2/14/18. That was his first opening. By surgery time I couldn’t even walk. His surgery on me great and recovery going good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 others found this helpful
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Theresa Tierney in Philadelphia, Pa – Mar 29, 2018
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Dr. Petolillo and his staff are very polite, and helpful. I had a hip replacement in Jan 2018, I was so nervous about the surgery. Dr. P helped ease my fear, answered every question. My surgery was a major succes! I was walking without the use of a cane/walker at week 3 and climbing stairs no problem! I have no pain and wished I had this surgery 2 yrs ago! Dr. P is the absolute best! I have referred family to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Liz C. in Bensalem Pa – Feb 28, 2018
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I've had Dr. Petolillo as my doctor fir many years. He's a very good doctor. Always listening to my ailments and then giving me a direct and thorough plan of action. I've had him perform my hip replacement. Not a single problem and I'm almost a year out. I'd suggest him to anyone. His attitude is excellent, he listens and asks questions then tells you what the plan is.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Pamela Kelly in Bensalem, PA – Jan 27, 2018
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This dr examined me for less than 10 minutes! He was able to determine that I should go back to work. I have constant pain due to injury that happened at work! It’s a racket that he gets paid $$$ from workers comp to say what they want. It’s sad that he has no compassion or integrity.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2018
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Staff is great from the front to the back. Visits are timely & everything is taken with great care. Doctor & staff remember your name & are very personal.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Richard Grodzielaney – Nov 21, 2017
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I was a patient of Dr. Petolillo's for years and he's great. He spends the required time to listen to issues & take necessary steps. He replaced my knee, & I've had an excellent result. Even though he's now in a group practice, as opposed to private practice, he still spends the necessary time with you. The biggest regret I have is that I was unable to schedule a final visit with him before I moved, because scheduling an appt. with him now takes weeks or months. Still.. I Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Edwardsville – Oct 25, 2016
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He is the best Dr I have met in a long time I recommend him to everybody that has any orthopedic problems
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Rich Stanton in Fairless Hills, PA – Jun 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

John Petolillo, Jr., DO, MBA, has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon for more than 20 years and is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Albright College...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

    10800 Knights Rd
    Philadelphia, PA 19114

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Jefferson Bucks Hospital

    380 N Oxford Valley Rd
    Langhorne, PA 19047
  • Jefferson Frankford Hospital

    4900 Frankford Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19124
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