Overview
Chibuokem Ikwuazom is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Ikwuazom is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Acute Pain, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Knee Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
Pediatric Orthopaedics In Lawrenceville
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 clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weiss is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates
Jon Levy is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levy is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Mcgough is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Mcgough is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom
Is Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom specialize in?
While Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Fractured Spine, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom accept my insurance?
Dr. Chibuokem P. Ikwuazom accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health First. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Spinal FusionDr. Ikwuazom isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
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- Acute PainDr. Ikwuazom isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Ikwuazom isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Ikwuazom isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Ikwuazom isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Ikwuazom isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Ikwuazom isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoporosisDr. Ikwuazom isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Ikwuazom isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.


