Clinical Interests
- Disorders of the knee
- Cartilage restoration surgery
- Knee replacement surgery
Research Interests
- Cartilage repair
- Effect of obesity on orthopaedic outcomes
- Effect of comorbidities on joint replacement outcomes
- Disparity in access to orthopaedic care
Education
- MD, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Training
- Fellowship (Research), Orthopaedic Surgery. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, General Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certification
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Eastern Orthopaedic Society
- American Orthopaedic Society
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Penn Orthopaedic Society
- Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society
Awards and Honors
- Philadelphia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Service Award
- Brighter Services Award, City of Philadelphia
Good experience.
All good experiences! Dr. Pekka A. Mooar is an excellent physician. I have been blessed with his care and concern in my behalf!
have no complaint
I was well pleased with my experience at this appointment.
Dr. Mooar & staff are highly professional/courteous/respectful.
Dr. Mooar is wonderful. Practical, pragmatic, explains things wonderfully. I have recommended him to others. Staff friendly, respectful, helpful.
Overall it was a pleasant experience and I received valuable information concerning what to do
[...] Thank you!!! is there any way to get Dr Moore, to do my other knee I would like that I have lots of trust in him well
Dr. Mooar has been consistently available to answer questions and provide care. Top notch doc.
Good.
Very good, staff & doc knew their job, & helpful.
Dr. Mooar recently performed surgery for a torn meniscus. I received excellent surgical care.
good
Dr.. Mooar is a great surgeon, I'd recommend him to anyone!
Treated in a friendly and professional manner. Put me at ease.
I liked the fact that the dr. examined both of my knees and that he saw some concern about why I needed to get an MRI done.
Overall I was satisfied with everything Dr. Mooar is the best and so was [...].
My doctor is one in a million. My doctor is kind, patient, knowledgeable, caring.
My experience was very good with the doctors office and the doctor
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Mooar and his staff. All my questions are answered; I am seen promptly; everyone is helpful. His assistant, [...], makes sure that I understand his instructions and that I'm doing exercises correctly. [...] Dr. Mooar was my surgeon for a hip replacement in 2005 and it has been a wonderful hip.