Joseph J. Kromka
Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

Dr. Joseph J. Kromka

Orthopedics
UPMC
Three Rivers Orthopedics - UPMC
200 Delafield Road, St. Marg Med Art Bldg, Suite 1040, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
UPMC
Three Rivers Orthopedics - UPMC
200 Delafield Road, St. Marg Med Art Bldg, Suite 1040, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Joseph Kromka, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at UPMC, followed by a joint preservation, resurfacing, and replacement fellowship at Washington University.

Dr. Kromka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 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 Infectious Arthritis.

Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in MO
Fellowships
Washington University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc St Margaret
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Three Rivers Orthopedics - UPMC
200 Delafield Road, St. Marg Med Art Bldg, Suite 1040, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Call: 412-782-3990

Clinical Research

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8 Total Publications

Long-Term Results of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Implant in the United States: An Updated Analysis of a Single Institution's Experience.
Long-Term Results of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Implant in the United States: An Updated Analysis of a Single Institution's Experience.
Journal: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Published: February 05, 2025
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