Robert Kaufmann, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Mechanical Engineering. After working as a design engineer for two years, he attended Temple University School of Medicine and completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Hospital. He received specialized training in elbow and upper extremity surgery at the Philadelphia Hand Center at Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Kaufmann has published more than 30 articles, book chapters, and textbooks. He regularly presents his clinical and research findings at national meetings. Dr. Kaufmann is the primary upper extremity surgeon for the University of Pittsburgh and the Duquesne University athletic programs. He is also part of the medical team that treats the Pittsburgh Penguins. He specializes in the care of athletes and active adults, and has extensive experience with arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the elbow, wrist, and hand. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, and Bone Graft.

Thomas B. Hughes Jr., MD, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, as well as a fellowship in hand, upper-extremity, and microvascular surgery at Brown University in Providence, R.I. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Arthritis.

Dean Sotereanos is an Orthopedics provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sotereanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy. Dr. Sotereanos is currently accepting new patients.

Teun Teunis, MD, PhD, is a European board-certified plastic surgeon and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in hand, arm, nerve, and reconstructive surgery, in which common problems include pain, numbness, bumps, breaks, wounds, and injuries. Dr. Teunis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Steven Kann is a Hand Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Toxic Synovitis, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. David Fowler is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship and sports medicine research fellowship at the University of Massachusetts and with the Boston Red Sox before returning to UPMC to complete his orthopaedic training. Dr. Fowler served as medical staff president of AHN Forbes and as a member of the medical executive committee at UPMC East. He currently serves as the Orthopaedic Section Chief at UPMC East. Dr Fowler is a general orthopaedist, seeing nearly all orthopaedic maladies (except for spine problems) with an emphasis in total joint replacement, including robotic assisted total knee replacement, and sports medicine, as well as carpal tunnel and other general hand surgery. Dr. Fowler has served as the team doctor at Gateway High School since 1989 and as team orthopaedist at Penn Hills since 2016. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, MBA, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana where he was also a Howard Hughes Institute Scholar.  He attended Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree and then moved on to the University of Virginia Health System to complete his training in orthopaedic surgery with a research focus in Musculoskeletal Regenerative Engineering as NIH T32 fellow. Following residency, Dr. Hogan completed his foot and ankle fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery where he served as a consultant for the New York Ballet Company, American Ballet Theatre as well several professional and collegiate sport teams. Dr. Hogan also obtained his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business.  Currently, Dr. Hogan serves as the David Silver Professor and Chair of the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the UPMC Orthopaedic Surgery Service Line. Additionally, Dr. Hogan currently holds the position of director at the Foot and Ankle Injury Research (FAIR) group within the department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Loukia Papatheodorou, MD, is a graduate of the University of Thessaly Medical School in Biopolis, Larissa, Greece. She completed residencies at the University of Thessaly and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper extremity surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Papatheodorou is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh. She speaks English, Greek, and French. Dr. Papatheodorou is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the Greece-European Union. She specializes in the treatment of hand surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and elbow conditions, rotator cuff tears, wrist and elbow fractures, shoulder conditions and arthroscopic surgery and sees patients at locations in Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Monroeville. Dr. Papatheodorou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

Alexander M. Spiess, MD, is a hand surgeon certified in plastic surgery/hand surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is division chief of Hand Surgery, program director of the Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship, and an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Spiess received his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his plastic surgery residency at Wayne State University, fellowships in hand and microsurgery at UPMC, and Thomas Jefferson University/Philadelphia Hand Center. Dr. Spiess’ clinical interests include injury to the hand and upper extremity, as well as peripheral nerve dysfunction of the upper and lower extremity, including adult brachial plexus injury and amputation stump neuroma pain. He is a member of multiple medical societies and an examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Spiess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Compartment Syndrome, Erb's Palsy, and Fasciotomy.

Yram J. Groff, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and was honored with the Sankey Award for Excellence in Orthopaedics. Dr. Groff completed his internship in general surgery, residency in orthopaedic surgery, and fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at UPMC. Dr. Groff was honored with the Most Outstanding Resident Award. He has authored numerous papers and has given academic presentations on a wide variety of topics. Dr. Groff is clinical instructor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Qualified to evaluate and treat the entire spectrum of orthopaedic problems, Dr. Groff specializes in sports-related injuries and disease of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Groff is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He holds a subspecialty certificate in sports medicine through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Groff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Lance Brunton is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brunton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Victor Prisk is an Orthopedics provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prisk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Anthony Kordahi is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kordahi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fasciotomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kordahi is currently accepting new patients.

Raymond Drabicki is a Sports Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Drabicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Franklin H. Chou, MD, is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at UPMC. Dr. Chou is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and obtained a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand. Dr. Chou is a member of several professional and scientific societies including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Chou currently serves as clinical instructor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Chou and his partners at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC were recently acknowledged among Pittsburgh’s “Best Doctors” in 2016 by Pittsburgh Magazine. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Chou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Tenosynovitis, and Osteotomy.

Caleb Campbell is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Robert Brabender is an Orthopedics provider in White Oak, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brabender has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Avery C. Capone, MD, is a plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is dual certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.  He is the technical director of the Shadyside Surgi-Center.  He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine where he graduated Cum Laude and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, followed by his fellowship at Harvard School of Medicine. Dr. Capone's clinical interests include rhinoplasty surgery, breast surgery, body contouring surgery, male chest surgery, facial rejuvenation surgery, gender affirmation top surgery, and a broad array of reconstructive surgeries including skin cancer reconstruction and abdominal wall reconstruction.  Dr. Avery Capone is trained in a comprehensive range of plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures, offering the latest techniques in concert with a classical educational foundation in his pursuit of safe and natural results. Dr. Capone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Enlargement In Males, Keloids, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thrombophlebitis, and Osteotomy.

Nathan T. Formaini, DO, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, OH. He completed his shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Formaini’s clinical interests include shoulder and elbow surgery, anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement, and arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Dr. Formaini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Robert Kang is a Plastic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hernia Surgery.