Albany Arthritis & Orthopedic Center

The MSA Orthopedics Team is dedicated to serving patients well. Patients are: Patients are the most important people in our business, whether we are caring for them in person or over the telephone. Patients are not an interruption of our work. They are the purpose for our work...

Patrick Fernicola received his undergraduate and medical degrees respectively from Georgetown University and Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his internship and orthopaedic residency at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington. Dr. Fernicola served in the United States Army for thirteen years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Martin Army Community Hospital. While at Ft. Benning, Georgia, he received specialty training in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at Hughston Clinic. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in orthopaedic shoulder surgery, sports medicine and adult reconstructive surgery. Dr. Fernicola's Specialties Include: - Shoulder - Knee - Total Joint Replacement - Sports Medicine