Alexander M. Spiess
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
101 Orchard Drive, Suite 201, 
Trafford, PA 

Overview

Alexander M. Spiess, MD, is a hand surgeon certified in plastic surgery/hand surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is division chief of Hand Surgery, program director of the Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship, and an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Spiess received his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his plastic surgery residency at Wayne State University, fellowships in hand and microsurgery at UPMC, and Thomas Jefferson University/Philadelphia Hand Center. Dr. Spiess’ clinical interests include injury to the hand and upper extremity, as well as peripheral nerve dysfunction of the upper and lower extremity, including adult brachial plexus injury and amputation stump neuroma pain. He is a member of multiple medical societies and an examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Spiess is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Compartment Syndrome, Erb's Palsy, and Fasciotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Residency
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Specialties
Hand Surgery
Licenses
Plastic Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Plastic Surgery
American Board Of Plastic Surgery
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Pittsburgh Hand and Nerve, PC
101 Orchard Drive, Suite 201, Trafford, PA 15085
Other Locations
UPMC Outpatient Center
410 Pellis Road, Lower Level, Greensburg, PA 15601
UPMC McKeesport Wound Care Center
500 Hospital Way, Painter Building Suite 111, Mckeesport, PA 15132

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.


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