Dr. Rocco joined University Orthopedics Center (UOC) in January of 2005 and sees patients in need of orthopedic care at our Altoona location. He is a specialist in General Orthopedic Surgery. His training and experience include unique competencies in sports medicine, joint replacement, and hand surgery.

Upon receiving his undergraduate degree in behavioral neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Rocco received his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in 1992. He completed his internship and residency at Temple University Hospital in 1997. From 1997-2001, Dr. Rocco served active duty in Misawa, Japan as a Major in the United States Air Force. He was in private practice in both Rhode Island and Maryland before joining UOC.

Dr. Rocco is board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a Fellow Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Rocco resides in Duncansville, PA with his wife Kari Ann and their two children. They enjoy traveling, sports, skiing, and boating.

Dr. Rocco is currently accepting new patients at our Altoona office. For an appointment please call at 814-949-4050 or 1-800-505-2101.

Education:

• 1988 Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
• 1992 Doctor of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
• 1992-1997 Internship and Residency, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Certified:

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• American Board of Independent Medical Examiners

Publications:

• “Complications of Vascularized Fibula Graft for Reconstruction of Lone Bones.” Arai K. et al. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery June 2002 Contributing Editor.
• “Long–Standing Nonunion of Fractures of the Lateral Humeral Condyle.” Toh, S. et al. JBJS-A April 2002, 84-A (4) 593-598. Contributing Editor.
• “Flexion Osteotomy of the Third Metacarpal Neck: A Treatment for Avascular Necrosis of the Head of the Third Metacarpal, A Case Report.” Wada, M. et al. JBJS-A February 2002 84-A (2) 274-276. Contributing Editor.
• “Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries to the Dorsum of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint (Boxer’s Knuckle).” Arai, K. et al. Journal of Hand Surgery-British 2001 26B Contributing Editor.
• “Automatic Dysreflexia: A review of Current Treatment Methods and Their Rationale,” Braddom, Rocco. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; October 1991.
• “Environment-specific Tolerance to Nicotine.” Epstein, Caggiulla. Psychopharmacology, June 1989 Research Assistant.

Professional Organizations:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Fellow Member
• Certified Independent Medical Examiner
• Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society

Hospital Affiliations:

• Altoona Regional Health System
• Tyrone Hospital

Community Service:

• Member of Jaffa Shrine, Altoona PA