The 20 Best Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    General Surgery

    UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 1010, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George V. Russell, MD, MBA, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopaedic trauma. He serves as chief of orthopaedic trauma in the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at University Hospital at the University of Cincinnati. He completed orthopaedic trauma fellowship at Harborview Medical Center at the University of Washington.Dr. Russell’s clinical interests include orthopaedic trauma, acetabular fractures, and obesity and its impact on the traumatized patient. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His clinical expertise encompasses Contracture Deformity, Infectious Arthritis, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Russell is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics

    Pediatric Orthopaedics In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ozgur Dede, MD, is a double fellowship trained, board-certified pediatric orthopaedic and spine surgeon at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.Dr. Dede earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey where he also completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training. He pursued subspecialty training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and spine surgery in the United States and completed 4 years of surgical fellowship training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, and the UCSF Spine Center.His clinical interests include treatment of spinal problems in children including scoliosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, cervical instability, disc herniation and spinal stenosis. He also treats neuromuscular conditions including cerebral palsy and spina bifida, arthrogryposis and other syndromic afflictions.  His research interests include the non-operative and operative management of all types of pediatric scoliosis as well as management of hip and lower extremity deformities in children with spasticity.View Dr. Dede’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Dede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Dede is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Dede is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiation Oncology

    Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center At UPMC Shadyside

    5230 Centre Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Wilhite is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wilhite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Wilhite is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wilhite is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Office

    200 Lothrop St Ste 3950, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Cordle is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cordle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Caffey Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates

    5820 Centre Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kramer is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Kramer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiation Oncology

    St. Clair Hosptial Cancer Center Radiation Oncology - Affiliated With UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    1000 Bower Hill Road, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan A. Torok, MD, is a radiation oncologist and specializes in the treatment of all radiation oncology cases. Dr. Torok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Dr. Torok is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Torok is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    3471 5th Ave Ste 1010, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Siska is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Siska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    600 Oxford Drive, Suite 200, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    F. Johannes Plate, MD, PhD, is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in primary and complex total hip and knee replacements. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Plate received his medical degree from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg in Germany and received a PhD for his work on the influence of aging on orthopaedic injuries from the Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in North Carolina. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Duke University Medical Center.Dr. Plate specializes in total hip replacements using a muscle-sparing anterior hip approach for rapid patient recovery and same-day discharge and teaches this technique to other surgeons. Dr. Plate uses a robotic-assisted system for partial and total knee replacements that allows for patient-specific implant placement and ligament balancing.As the director of adult reconstruction research, Dr. Plate has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters and has presented research at national and international conferences. His research interests include value-based care, robotic techniques for hip and knee replacement, mitigating patient risk factors to improve surgical outcomes, and the treatment of prosthetic joint infections. He serves on the editorial board of various orthopaedic journals and is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Emerging Leaders Program of the American Orthopaedic Association.View the full list of Dr. Plate’s publications on PubMed.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. Plate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Plate is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Plate is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Specialists Corp.

    345 Mount Lebanon Blvd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Habib is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Family Medicine

    Heritage Valley Kennedy

    25 Heckel Rd, 
    Mc Kees Rocks, PA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samina Naseer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naseer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Radiation Oncology

    Select Specialty Hospital-McKeesport

    1500 5th Ave, 
    Mckeesport, PA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Maffey is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maffey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
    Orthopedics

    Office

    2490 Mosside Blvd Ste 252, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Prisk is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prisk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

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    What is the definition of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva?

    Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments are gradually replaced by bone (ossified), forming bone outside the skeleton (extra-skeletal or heterotopic bone) that limits movement. This process generally becomes noticeable in early childhood, starting with the neck and shoulders and proceeding down the body and into the limbs.

    When should I see a Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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