Dr. Michael J. O’Malley is an orthopaedic surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine and completed a residency at UPMC and fellowship at Rothman Institute. He also is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. O'malley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Lordosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Stephen Rabuck, MD, specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and UPMC Sports Medicine. Dr. Rabuck completed his medical degree and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Rabuck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Raymond Drabicki is a Sports Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Drabicki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Hynes is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her residency at UPMC. Dr. Hynes is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Hynes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Obesity, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. David Fowler is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship and sports medicine research fellowship at the University of Massachusetts and with the Boston Red Sox before returning to UPMC to complete his orthopaedic training. Dr. Fowler served as medical staff president of AHN Forbes and as a member of the medical executive committee at UPMC East. He currently serves as the Orthopaedic Section Chief at UPMC East. Dr Fowler is a general orthopaedist, seeing nearly all orthopaedic maladies (except for spine problems) with an emphasis in total joint replacement, including robotic assisted total knee replacement, and sports medicine, as well as carpal tunnel and other general hand surgery. Dr. Fowler has served as the team doctor at Gateway High School since 1989 and as team orthopaedist at Penn Hills since 2016. 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. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Robert Kaufmann, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Mechanical Engineering. After working as a design engineer for two years, he attended Temple University School of Medicine and completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Hospital. He received specialized training in elbow and upper extremity surgery at the Philadelphia Hand Center at Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Kaufmann has published more than 30 articles, book chapters, and textbooks. He regularly presents his clinical and research findings at national meetings. Dr. Kaufmann is the primary upper extremity surgeon for the University of Pittsburgh and the Duquesne University athletic programs. He is also part of the medical team that treats the Pittsburgh Penguins. He specializes in the care of athletes and active adults, and has extensive experience with arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the elbow, wrist, and hand. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, and Bone Graft.

Albert Lin, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is chief of shoulder surgery and associate chief of sports medicine at UPMC, as well as program director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, vice chair of education, co-director of the Pittsburgh Shoulder Institute, and professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Within UPMC, he is co-chair of the Shoulder and Sports Medicine Steering Committee, and he serves on the Patient Education Governance Committee, the Professional Development Subcommittee of the GMEC, and Surgical Services Oversight Committee of UPMC East. He is the head orthopaedic team physician for Duquesne University and the head team physician for Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School. Dr. Lin received his undergraduate degree with magna cum laude distinctions from Harvard University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, followed by fellowships in sports medicine at UPMC and shoulder surgery at Harvard University. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Kyphosis, and Frozen Shoulder.

MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, MBA, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana where he was also a Howard Hughes Institute Scholar.  He attended Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree and then moved on to the University of Virginia Health System to complete his training in orthopaedic surgery with a research focus in Musculoskeletal Regenerative Engineering as NIH T32 fellow. Following residency, Dr. Hogan completed his foot and ankle fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery where he served as a consultant for the New York Ballet Company, American Ballet Theatre as well several professional and collegiate sport teams. Dr. Hogan also obtained his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business.  Currently, Dr. Hogan serves as the David Silver Professor and Chair of the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the UPMC Orthopaedic Surgery Service Line. Additionally, Dr. Hogan currently holds the position of director at the Foot and Ankle Injury Research (FAIR) group within the department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Thomas B. Hughes Jr., MD, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, as well as a fellowship in hand, upper-extremity, and microvascular surgery at Brown University in Providence, R.I. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Arthritis.

Stephen Conti is a Podiatric Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Arthritis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Conti is currently accepting new patients.

A.J. Yates, Jr., MD, is a graduate of Harvard College, and completed his doctor of medicine, internship, and residency at Johns Hopkins. He is associate professor and vice chairman for quality management within the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He serves as chief of orthopaedics at UPMC Shadyside, where he specializes in hip and knee replacement as well as knee arthroscopy. Dr. Yates is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, in which he is chairman of the EBM committee. Dr. Yates is currently serving on the Surgical Committee for the National Quality Forum, as well as CMS technical expert panels. He serves on MEDCAC and previously served on the Device panel for the FDA. He has helped AAOS prepare several national clinical guidelines and appropriate use criteria. His research interests include interventions for osteoarthritis, patient-derived outcomes, and developing techniques for promoting the safest and best long-term outcomes in joint replacement. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Yates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Yram J. Groff, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and was honored with the Sankey Award for Excellence in Orthopaedics. Dr. Groff completed his internship in general surgery, residency in orthopaedic surgery, and fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at UPMC. Dr. Groff was honored with the Most Outstanding Resident Award. He has authored numerous papers and has given academic presentations on a wide variety of topics. Dr. Groff is clinical instructor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Qualified to evaluate and treat the entire spectrum of orthopaedic problems, Dr. Groff specializes in sports-related injuries and disease of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Groff is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He holds a subspecialty certificate in sports medicine through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Groff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Anthony Digioia is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Digioia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Christopher Emond is a Sports Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Emond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

David Neuschwander is a Sports Medicine provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Neuschwander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture.

Timothy W. Dancy, MD, is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his family practice residency at UPMC Shadyside and his fellowship in primary care sports medicine at UPMC Sports Medicine. Dr. Dancy’s research emphases include athletic hip and groin pain, posttraumatic shoulder pain, the acromioclavicular joint, nutrition and health, sports recovery science, and injury prevention. He is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and has board certifications in family medicine, functional medicine, and sports medicine. Dr. Dancy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Kenneth Plowey, DO, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Primary Care Partners of Monroeville-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC East. He completed his residency at West Penn Allegheny General Hospital and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Plowey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoarthritis, and Cellulitis.

Alan Steckel, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Steckel completed his internship and residency at UPMC Montefiore and medical degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hahnemann University/Drexel. Dr. Steckel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Restless Legs Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Vertigo.