Celebrating the Career of Dominic Bontempo Jr., DO

After over 45 years in medicine, Dr. Dominic Bontempo Jr. will retire from Roxborough Memorial Hospital on October 28, 2026. Colleagues recently gathered for a farewell luncheon in his honor, sharing stories and expressing their gratitude for the care, skill, and commitment he brought to his work.

A seasoned general and vascular surgeon, Dr. Bontempo began his career at Suburban General Hospital, which was then known as Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton. Following the transition at Suburban Community Hospital, he became associated with Roxborough Memorial Hospital and its dedicated Wound Care Center, continuing to serve patients and colleagues with distinction.

Dr. Bontempo earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979. He completed his internship and general surgery residency at Suburban General Hospital in 1984, followed by a vascular surgery fellowship at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in 1986.

Board-certified in general and vascular surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, Dr. Bontempo has cared for patients with conditions affecting the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system. His expertise includes medical therapies, minimally invasive catheter-based procedures, and surgical reconstruction.

Earlier in his career, he served as a clinical instructor of vascular surgery at Penn Medicine and was a member of the Young Surgeons Committee of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. In 2021, Dr. Bontempo was invited to speak about Dr. Joe Giaimo, then president of the American Osteopathic Association-a meaningful honor and a testament to the respect he had earned among his peers. The two had worked together when Dr. Giaimo was a resident. Dr. Bontempo's remarks begin around the 22-minute mark of the presentation: [Watch the presentation](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QNonCQLQYYg&ra=m).

Dr. Bontempo's career has been marked by decades of service, professional dedication, and meaningful connections with those around him. As he begins retirement, he leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered by his patients, fellow physicians, and colleagues at Roxborough Memorial Hospital.