Christopher J. Standaert
Experienced in Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
Experienced in Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, 
Cranberry Twp, PA 

Overview

Christopher Standaert, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is the vice chair of outpatient services. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Washington, followed by his fellowship at Pioneer Spine and Sports Physicians. Dr. Standaert’s clinical focus is in the non-operative management of spine and neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Other clinical interests include adolescent spine disorders, sports injuries and performance, joint paint, electrodiagnosis, health policy, and population health. He takes a very patient-centered approach to care, trying hard to identify the issues behind an individual's pain or injury and helping them understand this. He believes that knowledge is empowering, and he works with a wide range of providers to help his patients regain or optimize their ability to pursue meaningful activities in their lives.

Dr. Standaert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Harvard Medical School
Residency
University of Washington School of Medicine
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Fellowships
Pioneer Spine and Sports Physicians
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Program for Spine Health
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Other Locations
UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
UPMC Total Care MSK Medical Home
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
UPMC Program for Spine Health
4490 Mount Royal Boulevard, Suite 3100, Allison Park, PA 15101

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.


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Gregory Habib is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Habib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement.

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