Dr. Brian R. Hamlin
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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, 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.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1200, Bethel Park, PA 15102
300 Halket Street, Suite 1601B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian R. Hamlin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian R. Hamlin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian R. Hamlin by calling their office at 412-569-4203. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian R. Hamlin a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian R. Hamlin 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. Brian R. Hamlin specialize in?
While Dr. Brian R. Hamlin 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. Brian R. Hamlin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian R. Hamlin has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Brian R. Hamlin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian R. Hamlin accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian R. Hamlin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-569-4203 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Hamlin isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Hamlin isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Hamlin isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Hamlin isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Hamlin isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Hamlin isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BowlegsDr. Hamlin isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- BursitisDr. Hamlin isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Hamlin isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Knock KneesDr. Hamlin isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.