Richard A. Wawrose
Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

Dr. Richard A. Wawrose

Orthopedics
UPMC
UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
9104 Babcock Boulevard, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
UPMC
UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
9104 Babcock Boulevard, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Richard A. Wawrose, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at UPMC, followed by a spine surgery fellowship at Emory University Spine Center.

Dr. Wawrose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 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
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in PA
Fellowships
Emory University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Passavant
The Washington Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
9104 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Call: 412-687-3900

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.


37 Total Publications

Evaluating the effects of cervical hard collar immobilization on dynamic intervertebral kinematics: A dynamic biplane radiography study.
Evaluating the effects of cervical hard collar immobilization on dynamic intervertebral kinematics: A dynamic biplane radiography study.
Journal: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
Published: October 10, 2025
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1907 Lebanon Church Road, 
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Ken Urish, MD, PhD, is fellowship-trained in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery. He completed his fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and was an instructor at Harvard Medical School. As associate medical director at the Bone and Joint Center at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, his practice focuses on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, and managing complications of failed or painful hip and knee replacements. Dr. Urish is director of the Arthritis and Arthroplasty Design Group. Funded by the National Institute of Health, the group's focus is on early arthritis prevention and optimizing joint replacement outcomes. He has published more than 50 articles, book chapters, and abstracts. Dr. Urish is actively involved in medical student, engineering graduate student, and resident education. He is considered an expert on implant infection, corrosion, and optimizing joint replacement outcomes in the active adult. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Dr. Urish graduated with honors from Penn State University with a degree in chemical engineering and completed medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, both under full scholarship. Dr. Urish received his doctorate in bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh where his research focused on using adult stem cells for regenerative medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Penn State University. He holds additional appointments with the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering and Carnegie Mellon University Department of Biomedical Engineering. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Urish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Brian A. Klatt
Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
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Orthopedics
Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
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Orthopedics

UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1200, 
Bethel Park, PA 
 (17.4 miles away)
412-687-3900
Languages Spoken:
English
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Brian A. Klatt, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Klatt completed his residency at UPMC and then served in the United States Air Force before completing a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He serves as Chief of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC East and is assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Klatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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Dr. Brett C. Perricelli
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Advanced in Infectious Arthritis
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Orthopedics

South Hills Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, PC

2000 Oxford Dr, 
Bethel Park, PA 
 (15.9 miles away)
412-283-0260
Languages Spoken:
English
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Brett Perricelli is an Orthopedics provider in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perricelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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