William C. Muse, DO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Musician Injuries

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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About

Philosophy of care

My philosophy is to treat each patient as if they were my own family. I want patients to feel heard and have a firm understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options. We work together to come up with the treatment plan that works best.

Why I entered medicine

My grandfather was a physician and my mother a nurse, so I was introduced to the medical field at a young age. I saw how caring they were with their patients, the difference they made in peoples’ lives and how rewarding their careers were for them. Following in their footsteps, I specializing in sports medicine, combining my own interest in athletics with a medical career. I realized sports medicine isn't just for athletes, but for everyone, to help us keep moving, and that exercise truly is medicine. As I advanced in my training, I met my future wife, a professional oboist. That exposed me to the many injuries musicians can experience. Musicians sometimes play through pain or injury due to the demanding nature of their work. I saw a need for improved medical care for this population as well as better communication about treatment options for many of their injuries.

Community involvement

I have covered multiple sporting events over the years, including races, marathons and high school/collegiate contests. More recently, I served as the team physician for Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island. I also enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball. I look forward to serving the Lehigh Valley.

Personal interests

I enjoy time with my wife and dogs, exercise, attending concerts, playing piano/guitar and cheering for the Baltimore Orioles.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh Valley Hospital 20th in the country for orthopedic care
Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 20th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology.
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Education

Undergraduate
 Loyola University Chicago, Bachelor of Science (BS), 2009

Medical School
 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine-Bradenton, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2016

Training

Residency 2019
 Internal Medicine, Summa Physicians Inc, Akron, OH

Fellowship 2020
 Sports Medicine, Summa Physicians Inc, Akron, OH

Certifications

American Board of Emergency Medicine - Sports Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

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