
Overview
Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC. Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force. View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed.
Dr. Dicianno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hydrocele.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 128 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Hemiplegia.
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Locations
3600 Forbes Avenue, Forbes Tower 3010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1622 Locust Street, Floor 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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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UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Gary Galang, MD, is a physiatrist with advanced training in traumatic brain injury medicine and spinal cord medicine. He is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Galang is the medical director at UPMC Mercy, assistant director of PM&R Fellowship Programs, and is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC, followed by two fellowships at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Galang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.
UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Michael Munin, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is the EMG co-medical director at UPMC Presbyterian and is a professor and vice chair for strategic planning and program development for PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in the departments of rehabilitation science and technology and otolaryngology. He also directs the spasticity and prosthetic rehabilitation clinics at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Munin received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by his fellowship at Research Enrichment for Physiatrists. Dr. Munin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Moebius Syndrome, and Leg or Foot Amputation.
Brian M Ernstoff, MD
Brian Ernstoff is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ernstoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Stroke, and Volkmann Contracture.
Areas of Expertise
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- MyelomeningoceleDr. Dicianno isElite. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Distinguished
- ParaplegiaDr. Dicianno isDistinguished. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Advanced
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Dicianno isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- HydroceleDr. Dicianno isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocele.
- Moebius SyndromeDr. Dicianno isAdvanced. Learn about Moebius Syndrome.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Dicianno isAdvanced. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Dicianno isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Behr SyndromeDr. Dicianno isExperienced. Learn about Behr Syndrome.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Dicianno isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Dicianno isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Delta-SarcoglycanopathyDr. Dicianno isExperienced. Learn about Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy.


