Overview
Dirk Alander is an Orthopedics provider in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alander has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 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 Fractured Spine.
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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.
UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Ronald DiSimone, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon and is certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is the medical director of orthopaedic care at UPMC in North Central Pa. He received his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. DiSimone’s clinical interests include orthopaedic spine, robotic total knee replacement, and direct anterior total hip replacement. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), North American Spine Society, Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, and Lycoming County Medical Society. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and skiing. Dr. DiSimone is designated as a UPMC Health Plan Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Center of Excellence surgeon at UPMC Williamsport based on his commitment to quality care and outstanding patient experience. Dr. Disimone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Osteoarthritis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Jesse Bible is an Orthopedics provider in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bible is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Osteosarcoma, Laminectomy, and Fasciotomy.
Geisinger Clinic
Michael Haak is an Orthopedics provider in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Fractured SpineDr. Alander isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Experienced
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Alander isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Alander isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated DiskDr. Alander isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Alander isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Alander isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Alander isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
