William F. Donaldson
Experienced in Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
Experienced in Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, 
Cranberry Township, PA 

Overview

"William F. Donaldson, III, MD, is a graduate of the Rush Medical College. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery, as well as a fellowship in spine surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Dr. Donaldson serves on the program committee for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Scoliosis Research Society, and the Rocky Mountain Trauma Society. He is also involved in the Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society, and the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. He has published more than 100 articles, book chapters, and textbooks, and regularly presents his clinical and research findings at national meetings. He serves as executive vice chairman for Clinical Services, and division chief of the spine service for Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Donaldson has been recognized as one of Pittsburgh’s ""Top Docs"" by Pittsburgh Magazine since 2000. He specializes in the care of spinal disorders and spinal surgery. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.".

Dr. Donaldson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

Graduate Institution
Rush University Medical College
Residency
Hospital for Special Surgery
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • 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 Sports Medicine
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Other Locations
UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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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