Robert J. Goitz
Distinguished in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr. Robert J. Goitz

Orthopedics
UPMC
Pediatric Orthopaedics In Sewickley
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
Sewickley, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Distinguished in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
UPMC
Pediatric Orthopaedics In Sewickley
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
Sewickley, PA 
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Robert J. Goitz, MD, is Chief of the Division of Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also a professor of orthopaedic surgery, bioengineering, and plastic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Goitz is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand.

Dr. Goitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 11 articles in the study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Indiana University Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Pediatric Orthopaedics in Sewickley
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
Call: 412-692-5530

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

A Clinical Trial for the Surgical Treatment of Elderly Distal Radius Fractures. The Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial (WRIST)
A Clinical Trial for the Surgical Treatment of Elderly Distal Radius Fractures. The Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial (WRIST)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 11, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

43 Total Publications

Is There an Association Between Industry Payments and the Reported Results after Nerve Repair Using Conduits or Grafts? A Systematic Review.
Is There an Association Between Industry Payments and the Reported Results after Nerve Repair Using Conduits or Grafts? A Systematic Review.
Journal: Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Published: November 20, 2025
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