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.

James N. Irvine, Jr., MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Specialists – UPMC. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UPMC, followed by his fellowship in sports medicine at New York-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Irvine’s clinical interests involve the operative and non-operative treatment of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He performs a wide variety of arthroscopic procedures to help treat sports medicine injuries, as well as hip and knee replacements for patients with advanced arthritis. He has ample research on knee arthroscopy for ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair and is a member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Irvine lives in Shadyside with his wife and two boys who enjoy exploring the many museums and parks that Pittsburgh has to offer. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Irvine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

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.

Periklis A. Papapetropoulos, MD, earned his medical degree from the Iuliu Hatieganu School of Medicine in Romania and completed his residency at Hatzikosta General Hospital, Ioannina in Greece. Dr. Papapetropoulos completed his hand research fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, his foot and ankle fellowship at UPMC, and his total joint fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. In addition to English, he is fluent in Greek and Romanian. Dr. Papapetropoulos is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the Greece-European Union and a member of Orthopaedic Specialists - UPMC. Dr. Papapetropoulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.

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.

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.

Brian R. Hamlin, MD, is a graduate of The University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. After completion of his military obligation to the United States Air Force, he pursued a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. From 2006 to 2010, he served as head of the section of adult reconstruction for the Department of Orthopaedics at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Hamlin joined The Bone and Joint Center at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in 2010. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of care to the adult hip and knee, including complex primary and revision surgery. Dr. Hamlin has published and presented numerous research projects in advancement of joint replacement, including the examination of new techniques and technologies, and the long term survivorship of implants. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Hamlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Curtis Waligura is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Waligura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

David Harinstein, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Healthfirst Medical Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport. He completed his medical degree at the Cetec University School of Medicine. Dr. Harinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Sepsis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

Gordon Handelsman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Munhall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Handelsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Rahila Khwaja, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at White Oak Primary Care-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport. Dr. Khwaja received her medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Khwaja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

James Gleason, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Gleason Medical Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gleason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Edward Poon is an Orthopedics provider in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Poon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Michael Levine is an Orthopedics provider in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levine has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

David Stapor is an Orthopedics provider in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stapor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Jeffrey Matheny is an Orthopedics provider in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matheny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, 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.

Jonathan Hughes, MD, specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Sports Medicine and UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed his residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.