Andrew J. Wilhelm, D.O., D.P.T., M.S.
Orthopaedics & Physical Performance , Surgery
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Andrew J. Wilhelm, D.O., D.P.T., M.S.
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St. James Hospital
7309 Seneca Road North, Suite 107
Hornell, NY 14843
About Me
During his fellowship, Dr. Wilhelm provided expert, personalized care for professional sports teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, and York Revolution, as well as international organizations such as USA Rugby and numerous high schools. He also worked as a physical therapist before pursuing his medical degree.
Certified Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery - American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital. 2020 - 2021
Residency, Orthopaedics, WellSpan York Hospital. 2016 - 2020
Internship, Orthopaedics, WellSpan York Hospital. 2015 - 2016
Education
DO | Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. 2015
Publications
Journal Articles
Bush CM, Wilhelm AJ, Lavallee ME, Deitch JR
Journal of strength and conditioning research. 2021 November 135 (11):3260-3264. Epub 1900 01 01.
Wilhelm A, Romeo N, Trevino R
The Journal of hand surgery.. 2018 August 43 (8):778.e1-778.e4. Epub 01/17/2018.
Ashie A, Wilhelm A, Carney D, DiPasquale T, Bush C
Traffic injury prevention.. 2018 19 (7):761-765. Epub 10/23/2018.
Wilhelm A, Choi C, Deitch J
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine.. 2017 September 5 (9):2325967117728922. Epub 09/22/2017.
Books
Superior Capsular Reconstruction of the Shoulder (2021)
Authors: Andrew Wilhelm & Sam Akhavan
Publisher: Springer Link 2021
Ratings & Comments
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Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
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Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
Open and clear conversation about diagnosis and treatment.
Sep 08, 2025
Good
Sep 07, 2025
As previously stated I have and will continue to recommend this whole department. I have also heard all good things from people I know who had appointments/ procedures in this department.
Aug 16, 2025
I would recommend Dr. Wilhelm to everyone
Aug 16, 2025
He was very patient and listened to me explain my problems. He then told me my options and we agreed on what to do. He was very kind.
Aug 10, 2025
Kent was calm and kind dealing with me. My husband and I both felt Kent and Dr were people we could trust. Dr. Wilhelm was kind and thorough. I liked and felt confident in his ability and comfortable with him as a person.
Aug 09, 2025
He was very helpful with helping me find vare for other issues I am having
Aug 09, 2025
I was extremely impressed by the doctor and medical staff at your facility. There instant confidence established with doctor.
Jul 28, 2025
Dr. Wilhelm is a blessing to have in Hornell ! He is wonderful!
Jul 26, 2025
[...] The doctor was excellent.
Jul 19, 2025
Recommended the Doctor to family member.
Jul 18, 2025
Doc is the best! I came for a second opinion and thank god I did
Jul 12, 2025
Good
Jul 09, 2025
Dr. Wilhelm is excellent!! Can't say enough about him.
Jul 09, 2025
Very professional & explained all options fit the future
Jun 27, 2025
I will absolutely stay with Dr. Wilhelm and his staff. I moved from the [...] Dr. 2 years ago and will never see that one again. Dr. Wilhelm is the BEST.
Jun 13, 2025
I was treated with real concern about my condition by everyone there
Jun 13, 2025
Have recommended the Doctor to others.
Jun 01, 2025
Great job well done!
May 31, 2025
Everything was done in a timely manner. The PA was awesome on explaining everything and answering my questions and concerns. Dr followed up and gave me my injections. And further answered my questions and concerns.
May 24, 2025
Dr. Wilhelm is great!! I have to point out that Kent was very good as well. Took time to listen and explain treatment and possible future treatment.
May 22, 2025
Totally professional and helpful to my needs.
May 05, 2025
My first visit with Dr. Wilhelm. I'm very comfortable with him. I do NOT get comfortable with white coats very easily Ha ha... I like my new Doc!
May 03, 2025
In addition to the requested treatment Dr Wilhelm offered exercises with printed instruction that could help alleviate the bursitis in my hips.
May 03, 2025
All questions and concerns were answered!
May 02, 2025
Dr. Wilhelm is kind, caring, he always answers all my questions,spends the necessary time to discuss all options,I couldn't be happier with him. Dr. Wilhelm you are a great orthopedic
Apr 16, 2025
Dr. Wilhelm is caring, courteous, professional, and takes time to listen. He is a huge asset to St. James and the Hornell community.
Apr 14, 2025
Dr. Wilhelm Is very personable, listens well, and takes time to answer questions. Hopefully he will continue to provide these essential services to our rural community for many years!
Mar 26, 2025
I have to s as y I was pleasantly surprised at the fact Dr Wilhelm actually listened to my concerns and we worked together to plan my care plan that I was comfortable with
Feb 28, 2025
Very happy with provider
Feb 24, 2025
Very good doctor will recommend
Feb 16, 2025
Very good
Feb 12, 2025
Dr. Wilhelm was very good and helped me find possible solutions for pain management. [...]
Feb 08, 2025
Friendly. Listened too my concern. Included me on decision
Feb 03, 2025
Everyone was extremely kind and professional. I felt comfortable.
Feb 03, 2025
Very satisfied in all areas
Jan 29, 2025
Excellent, treated very professionally and with compassion.
Jan 29, 2025
Appointment requirements met with professionalism
Jan 27, 2025
They explained the issue, how to fix it and how they would do the procedure
Jan 08, 2025
This Doctor and staff were wonderful. I will highly recommend them to everyone.
Dec 26, 2024
Dr.was very thorough in the examination and explained everything so I could understand!
Dec 13, 2024
I am very well pleased with the doc and nurses that took me through the procedure. I just wished that the shots would last longer than they have for me.
Dec 11, 2024
Answer every question I asked in a way I could understand.
Dec 04, 2024
We like Dr. Wilhelm. Very professional, thorough and patient with questions!!
Dec 02, 2024
Dr. Wilhelm was very thorough and ordered an x-ray of my neck since they didn't do one in the ER, when I went after my car accident on [...].
Nov 30, 2024
I saw Dr. Wilhelm and Dr. Mariah, both made me feel so at ease. Great Doctors.
Nov 11, 2024
Good
Nov 08, 2024
These folks are excellent. They talk directly to me and listen & answer all of my question questions. Ultimate decisions on treatment are discussed and jointly agreed upon.
Oct 24, 2024
Very pleased with the doctor
Oct 18, 2024
I was very well informed about the problem I was there for.
Oct 11, 2024
Great I'd surely recommend anyone who needed an orthopedic doctor
Oct 05, 2024
Good experience.
Sep 18, 2024
100%. Attentive.Solution and knowledgeable.Can hold my leg and prescribes the best outcome for my daily living needs.
Sep 18, 2024
Good
Sep 15, 2024
Dr. Wilhelm was very informative, referring me to the Dr. In [...]!
Sep 12, 2024
I love Dr. Wilhelm. I highly recommend him to my friends and he is do courteous and friendly! Down to earth and very compassionate! Hold onto him! He is the best!
Sep 11, 2024
I liked my doctor so much that my fiance is going to see him
Sep 09, 2024
Dr. Wilhem is always great!
Aug 10, 2024
Dr Wilhelm gets very high marks from me!
Jul 28, 2024
I could not ask to be careful for and treated any better So thankful for the doctor in his staff, making me feel comfortable and cared about
Jul 05, 2024
After surgery felt when, I woke up I was in good hands
Jul 01, 2024
Everyone we encountered was so nice and helpful with our 3 year old daughter
Jun 28, 2024
I think it went super well.
Jun 28, 2024
Everyone was so good to our daughter. After they took her splint off and asked her to move around she started to not feel well and they immediately went and got her a freeze pop which fixed everything! Huge thank you!
Jun 28, 2024
Dr. Wilhelm. He was very pleasant to have. It was a great experience
Jun 23, 2024
[...] I was very pleased
Jun 23, 2024
Overall good experience
Jun 19, 2024
It's fine
Jun 18, 2024
All of the staff for the doctor! They were awesome.
Jun 10, 2024
The physician was thorough, his assistant gave the cortisone injection very well, the receptionist is very helpful
Jun 10, 2024
The secretary at the front desk (I don't know her name), Mariah Rittwage and Dr. Wilhelm are all great! I trust and appreciate them.
Jun 08, 2024
Treatment right away, on the spot was greatly appreciated.
May 25, 2024
My appointment went well. I was referred to a pain clinic. [...]
May 24, 2024
I've found URSt James providers and other staff have always provided me with attentive and considerate care
May 09, 2024
All OK
May 02, 2024
Everything so far has been fine.
Apr 28, 2024
I could not offer any comments for improvement of my experiences with this provider or in UR / St James Hospital in general. I have had excellent care and always excellent service. UR Medicine and St. James Hospital is a combination that should be the envy of all hospitals around you.
Apr 28, 2024
Dr. Wilhelm, Dr. Kent Costello and their entire staff are to be complimented on their medical expertise and patient care.
Apr 28, 2024
[...] I am satisfied about the treatment by the doctor and his assistants. Nice people.
Apr 26, 2024
Always get things explained well and I feel comfortable asking any questions I have without being made to feel I am taking up too much time.
Apr 23, 2024
Really, you all are top notch!
Apr 20, 2024
[...] For this particular visit, I saw Dr. Wilhelm and his staff and I was very very pleased with the care I received.
Apr 18, 2024
This was a very efficient operation. In a span of about 35 minutes, I had: an xray of the shoulder, a physical evaluation by both PA Kent and Dr. Wilhelm, the xray was evaluated and discussed; a treatment plan was developed, my shoulder was injected, and an MRI of my shoulder was requested.
Apr 01, 2024
My experience with Dr. Wilhelm and staff was top notch.
Apr 01, 2024
All members of this office deserve special recognition!!! They were all knowledgeable, professional, courteous ,Happy and comforting. I have highly recommended this office to friends and acquaintances!!!
Mar 30, 2024
My visit on the [...] was an emergency procedure.My diagnose was seen and agreed by The PA as well as a conference with Dr A. Wilhelm.I was in excruciating pain. As option a new procedure I selected to try, not wanting surgery.My options were explained. phase one
Mar 30, 2024
Sorry, I forget the names. Everyone us really great and makes me comfortable with the treatment.
Mar 28, 2024
Dr Wilhelm did a great surgery on both my shoulders highly recommend him
Mar 23, 2024
Dr Wilhelm has done my surgery in the past and I am very satisfied
Mar 22, 2024
Everything was handled very well.
Mar 21, 2024
Everyone at the office from the check in girls to the medical team were wonderful at the Orthopaedic office!
Mar 21, 2024
My visit to Dr. Wilhelm's office was a good experience. He and his staff were professional and kind.
Mar 14, 2024
I appreciated how quickly my appointment was made, that I could have x-tays taken right in the office and Dr. Wilhelm, his nurse and PA were very helpful. TheyExplained everything thoroughly and attentive to my needs..
Mar 14, 2024
All of the people at St. James Orthopedics that treated me are true professionals. I was fortunate to have visited St. James Orthopedics.
Mar 08, 2024
In addition to the great care I received from Dr. Wilhelm, I would also like to mention physicians assistant Mariah Rittwage. [...] I eventually had successful surgery on my right shoulder and it feels much better after five months of physical therapy. My physical therapist was Carlena DiSalvo who guided me through the recovery process. [...]
Mar 08, 2024
Dr Wilhelm was easy to talk to, clearly explained my situation and how to deal with it, answered all my questions and did not rush me.
Mar 08, 2024
I was happy with everything
Mar 08, 2024
[...]. All that can and should be done was well taken care of.
Mar 06, 2024
Dr. Andrew Wilhelm was amazing. He was helpful and explained my x-rays in a way that was clear to understand.
Feb 28, 2024
All were very polite & pleasant
Feb 19, 2024
Very efficient office [...]
Feb 19, 2024
It was all good.
Feb 12, 2024
I did not keep track of names. Everyone from the receptionist, to the preliminary nurse (?), the X-ray guys and Dr. Wilhelm-were all congenial and helpful.
Feb 02, 2024
Very thankful to have dedicated medical personnel in Hornell.
Feb 02, 2024
Everyone was professional and kind
Feb 01, 2024
ALL dR'S AND OFFICE STAFF WERE EXCELLENT.
Jan 27, 2024
Just keep doing what you always do.
Jan 24, 2024
Dr. And PA WERE BOTH EXCELLENT
Jan 13, 2024
[...] Keep up the good work!
Jan 10, 2024
Dr. Wilhelm is very knowledgable and personable- not opposed to answering patient questions.
Jan 10, 2024
Dr Andrew is the best and the xray tech was wonderful !
Jan 05, 2024
Dr. Wilhelm and staff have been wonderful!
Dec 27, 2023
St. James ER and staff in hospital treated me so well after I got hit by a car on [...]. Everyone took great care of me and your food was really good too :)
Dec 27, 2023
Keep doing what your doing
Dec 04, 2023
No need to change anything
Nov 16, 2023
I am always treated with care. Thanks for all you do.
Nov 03, 2023
[...] St. James Orthopedics has helped to guide me through my shoulder surgery and the rehabilitation process.
Oct 30, 2023
Special recognition goes to Dr. Wilhelm who answered all of my many questions. He thoroughly explained my rotator cuff surgery as well as the other surgical procedures that he performed on the day of my surgery. He is very generous with his time, and he does not try to hurry through the appointment. Special recognition also goes to his nurse Tiffany and to receptionists Chrissie, Allison, Trish, and Karlee.
Oct 30, 2023
I was satisfied with my experience on [...] 2023.
Oct 30, 2023
The experience was fine.
Oct 30, 2023
Very satisfied.
Oct 28, 2023
Dr Wilhelm and the OR staff were awesome.
Oct 27, 2023
Receptionist did great on getting me in alot quicker than normal.The doc I saw bc he heard me! I have elhers dan los syndrome, I've been gaslighted for years and not heard until my doctor's in last 9 months this doc included. It's nice
Oct 25, 2023
I had a good experience
Oct 25, 2023
The whole orthopedic staff was great, but a special thanks to Dr. Wilhelm for his knowledge and professionalism.
Oct 24, 2023
Everything was GREAT!!
Oct 24, 2023
Didn't have any issues, always answer your questions with a smile.
Oct 18, 2023
It's excellent nowadays
Oct 13, 2023
The entire team was great including Dr. Wilhelm, Heather, the radiography tech, the nurses and front desk staff.
Oct 08, 2023
Everyone was great
Sep 28, 2023
I like the Doctor he was really good
Sep 21, 2023
Very happy with my experience
Sep 21, 2023
Like Dr. Wilhelm very much
Sep 21, 2023
I was very impressed with the care that I got from the people at St. James I am also a retired nurse an appreciate a good health care system -
Sep 15, 2023
[...] I was visiting from another state and saw the clinic first & they got me in to see Dr. Wilhelm very quickly.
Sep 15, 2023
Very satisfied with my provider
Sep 13, 2023
Wilhelm and his assistants have always been golden. Pure pleasure and a relief to have such knowledge and kindness. The ladies out front polite and professional
Sep 07, 2023
Special recognition should go to Dr. Wilhelm, physician assistant Mariah Rittwage, nurse Tiffany, and receptionist Chrissie.
Aug 03, 2023
My experience with the orthopedic medical team on [...] 2023 was a positive one. Dr. Wilhelm explained the Surgical procedure he performed on my shoulder and he and Mariah answered all of my questions.
Aug 03, 2023
The care I received was excellent; I will recommended the St. James Ortho group to my friends and family.
Jul 27, 2023
The [...] 2023 appointment was a positive experience, and all St. James Hospital personnel listened to my comments and questions as well as treating me with respect.
Jun 26, 2023
I was satisfied with all aspects of my medical appointment on [...] 2023.
Jun 26, 2023
Special recognition should go to nurse Tiffany, to my physician assistant Mariah Rittwage, and to Dr. Andrew Wilhelm. I spoke with Mariah and Dr. Wilhelm about the pain that I am experiencing in my right shoulder. Mariah and Dr. Wilhelm answered the questions that I asked. I then decided to go ahead with surgery to repair my torn rotator cuff. My surgery is scheduled for [...] 2023. I have every confidence that with Mariah and Dr. Wilhelm as my medical advisors, my surgery will be successful and I will have a positive physical therapy experience.
Jun 26, 2023
Kim Betker, Dr. Wilhelm, All the staff at both offices are polite, professional and show a caring attitude
Jun 10, 2023
Both providers that came in to see me was very polite. They listened to my problems with my foot and ankle and was able to give me advice and refer me to a specialist in Rochester that would be able to help address my my problems. They both are great providers and will definitely go back to them and refer them to friends and family.
Jun 06, 2023
St. James is a great place to receive care. I am glad Dr. Wilhelm is here so I don't have to go to Rochester to see an orthopedic for a simple issue.
May 18, 2023
Dr. Mariah was wonderful at explaining things to [...] at his level (8yro). Dr. Wilhelm listened and answered to all 10 questions [...] brought to his appointment in regards to his broken wrist. Both providers showed genuine interest in [...] and his interest to keep him comfortable in a rather uncomfortable circumstance.
Apr 06, 2023
Both myself and [...] father feel strongly that we were treated as a team with the most respect during this appointment.
Apr 06, 2023
So far I have only had my initial consult on Thursday, [...] which was very thorough. The timeline of events was quicker than I expected but Dr. Wilhelm explained in detail why it is expedited. Will have a MRI on Monday, [...] and surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, [...]. Kim has already scheduled my follow up visit at St. James and coordinated with [...] Rehabilitation Dept in [...] (where I live) and they contacted me so I have already set up my PT EVALUATION.
Feb 25, 2023