Dr. Cara Alessandra Cipriano, MD
At a glance
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna, Humana · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · See training
Board certification listed
Orthopaedic Surgery · See credentials
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Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means.
Treatments & procedures
- Hip decompression
- Sarcoma treatment
- Hip osteotomy surgery
- Limb salvage surgery
- Hip reconstruction surgery
- Pelvic tumors
- Hip replacement surgery
- Multidisciplinary care
- Hip surgery
- Metastatic disease
- Benign bone and soft tissue tumors
- Knee reconstruction surgery
- Arthritis and joint degeneration
- Knee replacement surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee surgery
- Knee replacement
- Partial hip replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Revision hip replacement
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Williams CollegeUndergraduate · English, Chemistry · BA · Completed 2003
- University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineMedical school · Medical School
- Washington University in St LouisGraduate school · Clinical Investigation · Masters · Completed 2017
- Rush University Medical CenterResidency · Residency
- University of Virginia Health SystemFellowship · Fellowship
- University of Toronto Affiliated HospitalsFellowship · Fellowship
Board certifications
- Orthopaedic SurgeryCertification · Certified 2016
Awards and honors
- Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025Philadelphia magazine
About
Dr. Cara Alessandra Cipriano is an orthopedic surgeon in Philadelphia who specializes in orthopaedic oncology and adult hip and knee reconstruction. Her listed focus includes benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, primary sarcomas, metastatic cancer, pelvic tumors, limb salvage surgery, and management of massive bone loss. She earned her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed additional training at Rush University Medical Center, the University of Virginia Health System, and University of Toronto affiliated hospitals. She has been recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1578725537
- Primary taxonomy
- 207X00000X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cipriano's specialty focus?
She is an orthopedic surgeon with a focus on orthopaedic oncology and adult hip and knee reconstruction.
What conditions or procedures are listed for Dr. Cipriano?
Listed topics include pelvic tumors, limb salvage surgery, sarcoma treatment, metastatic disease, hip reconstruction, and knee or hip replacement surgery.
Where does Dr. Cipriano practice?
She practices in Philadelphia, PA, at 3400 Spruce Street, 2 Silverstein Building.
What training and recognition are listed for Dr. Cipriano?
Her training includes Williams College, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, the University of Virginia Health System, and University of Toronto affiliated hospitals. She was recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2023 through 2025.