Overview
Christopher Harner is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3200 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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.
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.
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.
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates Inc.
Stephen Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Toxic Synovitis, Tenotomy, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Harner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Harner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Harner by calling their office at 412-432-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Harner a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Harner is classified as an Experienced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Christopher Harner specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Harner is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Osteoarthritis, and Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Christopher Harner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Harner has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Harner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Harner accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Harner accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-432-3600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Harner isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- EndoscopyDr. Harner isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Harner isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.

