
Overview
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 highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Clinical Research
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UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Kurt R. Weiss, MD, began his affiliation with the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1994 when he performed basic science research in the Ferguson Laboratory as an undergraduate student. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and spent an additional year in the Ferguson Laboratory before matriculating to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
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UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Richard L. McGough, III, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and orthopaedic traumatology fellowship at Brown University. He also completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, remaining there as a surgical oncology research fellow. Dr. McGough is currently a professor of orthopaedic surgery with a dual appointment in the Division of Surgical Oncology. He serves as chief of musculoskeletal oncology at UPMC. Dr. McGough has been active with the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, the Connective Tissue Oncology Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has published widely in orthopaedic oncology, and maintains an extremely active lecturing schedule both nationally and internationally. Dr. McGough specializes in musculoskeletal tumor surgery, including tumors of the pelvis, megaprosthetic reconstruction, limb salvage, and other sarcoma surgery. Dr. McGough pioneered the “BrachyVAC” treatment for superficial malignancies, and performs both clinical and research work developing this procedure. Dr. McGough's primary research interest is osseointegration prostheses for amputees, and he performed the first upper extremity osseointegration procedure in the United States. He serves as an extramural committee member for the Department of Defense's Osseointegration Program, and is actively pursuing the development of this technology for the American population. He has been named one of Pittsburgh's “Top Docs” by Best Doctor's Inc. in Pittsburgh Magazine, a UPMC “ACE,” and has been the recipient of the University of Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Residency's “Golden Apple” award in recognition of his teaching. Dr. Mcgough is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adolph J. Yates
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adolph J. Yates?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adolph J. Yates by calling their office at 412-802-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adolph J. Yates a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adolph J. Yates is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adolph J. Yates specialize in?
While Dr. Adolph J. Yates is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Adolph J. Yates participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adolph J. Yates has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Adolph J. Yates's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adolph J. Yates accept my insurance?
Dr. Adolph J. Yates accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-802-4100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Yates isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Yates isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Yates isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- OsteonecrosisDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Osteonecrosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).


