Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Surgeon for Shoulder, Knee & Sports Injuries

Dr. Michael D. Hendel, MD, PhD is an ABOS board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats shoulder, knee, and sports medicine conditions for patients across the Lehigh Valley — Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, and surrounding communities. Office location: St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care, 153 Brodhead Road, Rear Entrance, Bethlehem, PA 18017, (484) 526-1735. Surgery, when indicated, is performed at St. Luke’s Orthopedic Hospital — West End Campus, 521 Cetronia Road, Allentown.

Michael D. Hendel, MD, PhD

Residency & Fellowship Trained at Hospital for Special Surgery — ranked No. 1 in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report (2026–2027) · Board Certified (ABOS)

Orthopedic residency and a Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery, MD from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, PhD from the University of Minnesota, and former faculty at Mayo Clinic. Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

Dr. Michael D. Hendel, MD, PhD, orthopedic surgeon
Areas Served

Office Location

Office visits are at St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care, 153 Brodhead Road, Rear Entrance, Bethlehem, PA 18017, (484) 526-1735. Surgery is performed at St. Luke’s Orthopedic Hospital — West End Campus, 521 Cetronia Road, Allentown. Allentown-area patients can find additional location details on the page below.

Allentown AreaAllentown Patients

Clinic in Bethlehem; surgery close to home at the West End Campus on Cetronia Road.

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Bethlehem & Surrounding TownsBethlehem Office

153 Brodhead Road, Rear Entrance. Patients also come from:

  • Easton
  • Bethlehem Township
  • Hellertown
  • Nazareth
  • Whitehall
  • Emmaus
  • Catasauqua
  • Center Valley
Locations

Where Visits and Surgery Happen

Office Visits

  • St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care — St. Luke’s North Medical Center
  • 153 Brodhead Road, Rear Entrance, Bethlehem, PA 18017
  • (484) 526-1735
  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM · Wed 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Surgery

  • St. Luke’s Orthopedic Hospital — West End Campus
  • 521 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104
  • A dedicated orthopedic specialty hospital
  • Clinic follow-up stays at the Bethlehem office
This information is educational and does not replace an individual evaluation. Treatment recommendations and recovery vary from patient to patient.
Patient Information

Frequently Asked Questions

The office is located at St. Luke's Orthopedic Care — St. Luke's North Medical Center, 153 Brodhead Road (Rear Entrance), Bethlehem, PA 18017. Surgery, when needed, is performed at St. Luke's Orthopedic Hospital — West End Campus, 521 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104.

Patients come from across the Lehigh Valley, including Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem Township, Hellertown, Nazareth, Whitehall, Emmaus, Catasauqua, and Center Valley. All are seen at the Bethlehem office on Brodhead Road.

The office is located in Bethlehem at 153 Brodhead Road (Rear Entrance). Surgery is performed in Allentown at St. Luke's Orthopedic Hospital — West End Campus, 521 Cetronia Road. Allentown-area patients can find additional details on the Allentown page.

Shoulder, knee, and sports medicine conditions, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability and arthritis, ACL and meniscus injuries, patellar instability, cartilage injuries, and ankle fractures. Nonoperative care comes first when it is appropriate.

Call (484) 526-1735 during office hours or schedule online through St. Luke's. Referral requirements vary by insurance plan; office staff can verify your plan's requirements when you call.

Contact

Schedule a Consultation

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Bethlehem Office
St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care — St. Luke’s North Medical Center
153 Brodhead Road, Rear Entrance
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(484) 526-1735
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Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM · Wed 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Surgical Location
St. Luke’s Orthopedic Hospital — West End Campus
521 Cetronia Road
Allentown, PA 18104
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Dr. Hendel performs surgery at St. Luke’s dedicated orthopedic specialty hospital on the West End campus. Allentown-area patients: see orthopedic care serving Allentown.
St. Luke’s University Health Network

Request an Appointment

Same-day appointments are often available when Dr. Hendel is in the office. Call during office hours, or schedule online through St. Luke’s at any time.

Call (484) 526-1735 or Schedule Online at St. Luke’s

Established patients can also message the care team, request refills, and view results through St. Luke’s MyChart.

Book Appointment (484) 526-1735