Brian R. Hamlin
Experienced in Septic Arthritis

Dr. Brian R. Hamlin

Orthopedics
UPMC
Bone And Joint Center
300 Halket Street, Suite 1601B, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Septic Arthritis
UPMC
Bone And Joint Center
300 Halket Street, Suite 1601B, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Septic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Septic Arthritis.

Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in WV
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Bone and Joint Center
300 Halket Street, Suite 1601B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-569-4203
Other Locations
The Bone and Joint Center of UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1200, Bethel Park, PA 15102
Call: 412-569-4203

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.


26 Total Publications

Benefits and Adverse Events Associated With Extended Antibiotic Use for One Year Following Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Analysis.
Benefits and Adverse Events Associated With Extended Antibiotic Use for One Year Following Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Analysis.
Journal: The Journal of arthroplasty
Published: July 03, 2024
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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 Septic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Brian A. Klatt
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UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1200, 
Bethel Park, PA 
 (9.5 miles away)
412-687-3900
Languages Spoken:
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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 Septic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Malcolm E. Dombrowski
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UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

9104 Babcock Boulevard, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (9.4 miles away)
412-687-3900
Experience:
10+ years
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English
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Dr. Malcolm E. Dombrowski is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in primary hip and knee replacement utilizing the direct anterior approach to the hip, complex revision hip and knee replacement, as well as robotic partial and total knee replacement. He is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgeons. Dr. Dombrowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Septic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

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