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Alexis S. Tingan, MD

Alexis S. Tingan, MD Physician

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Languages spoken:

  • Spanish

Dr. Tingan is employed by Penn Medicine.

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4.8out of 5
181 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

About Dr. Alexis S. Tingan

Alexis S. Tingan, MD joined the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation leading our growth in outpatient spine and musculoskeletal services. Dr. Tingan works in concert with our sports medicine physicians and other Penn departments with sports medicine activities to broaden our department’s team coverage.

Born and raised in Beaumont, TX, Dr. Tingan received his Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology from Princeton University in 2005. After receiving his medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Tingan completed an internship in the Department of General Surgery at Penn. From 2011 to 2015, he was a resident in our training program and served as Chief Resident during his final year. In 2015, he was recognized as our department’s Resident Educator of the Year. Dr. Tingan then completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Tingan was the Assistant Team Physician for the University of Pennsylvania men’s varsity soccer team from 2012 to 2015. With his extensive personal experience and interest in running, he served as the event physician for Penn Relays, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Philadelphia Triathlon. He was also the team physician for West Philadelphia High School in 2015 and 2016. Dr.Tingan is currently the team physician for the University of Pennsylvania’s Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field teams, the Medical Director for the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon, and the Medical Director for the Penn Relays.

Patient Satisfaction Ratings

Patient Rating Breakdown

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Overall Ratings

Clinical Specialties

Specialty:

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine

Programs & Centers:

Board Certification:

  • Family Medicine - Sports Medicine, 2016
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2016

Clinical Expertise:

  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Compression Fractures
  • Concussion
  • Facial Nerve Pain (Neuralgia)
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
  • Hip Preservation Surgery
  • Joint Injections
  • Kyphosis
  • Musculoskeletal Conditions
  • Neck Pain
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Radiculopathy
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Sciatica
  • Spasticity
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Spine Deformity
  • Spondylosis
  • Sports Injury
  • Tendon Injuries & Tendonitis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Ultrasound
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Practice Locations and Appointments

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • Amerihealth Caritas
  • Amerihealth Caritas Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Clover Health Plan
  • CVS Health
  • Devon Health Services (Americare)
  • eLAP Services
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners Medicare
  • HealthSmart
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Homestead Smart Health Plans
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana / Choicecare
  • Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)
  • Intergroup
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NJ Qualcare
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare
  • PA Medicaid
  • PA Medicare
  • Preferred Health Care/LGH
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
  • Remedy Partners at Penn Medicine
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Veterans Choice Program

Education and Training

Medical School: Emory University
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Memberships

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, National North American Spine Society, National Spine Intervention Society, National Spine Intervention Society, National

Hospital Affiliation

Dr. Tingan is employed by Penn Medicine.

Hospital Privileges:

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Medicine Rittenhouse Long-Term Acute Care Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Research

Selected Publications:

Alexis Tingan: Injury Prevention: Three Cool Down Steps for Runners Penn Medicine Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Blog : 2017.

Alexis Tingan: Nutrition Plan: Fueling Long Distance Runs Penn Medicine Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Blog : 2017.

Alexis Tingan: Pre-Race Day Tips: Preparing for a Half Marathon Penn Medicine Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Blog : 2017.

Alexis Tingan: Injury Prevention: Warm Up Tips for Long Distance Runners Penn Medicine Musculoskeletal an Rheumatology Blog : 2017.

Rahul Kapur and Alexis Tingan: 6 Common Overuse Running Injuries and How to Fix Them Philadelphia Inquirer : 2016.

Labib SA, Hoffler CE, Shah JN, Rolf RH, Tingan A: The Giftbox Open Achilles Tendon Repair Method: A Retrospective Clinical Series. J Foot Ankle Surg 55 (1): 39-44,2016.

Tingan A, Caldera F: Right Upper Extremity Pain and Swelling after Cervical Injection. American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) CME Online Case Study Program. MSK Case No. 39. : 2014.

Academic Contact Info

Penn Medicine Rittenhouse
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
1800 Lombard Street/1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: (215) 893-2600
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366 (PENN)

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Injury Prevention: Three Cool Down Steps for Runners