Dr. Christopher J. Standaert
Overview
Christopher Standaert, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is the vice chair of outpatient services. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Washington, followed by his fellowship at Pioneer Spine and Sports Physicians.Dr. Standaert’s clinical focus is in the non-operative management of spine and neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Other clinical interests include adolescent spine disorders, sports injuries and performance, joint paint, electrodiagnosis, health policy, and population health. He takes a very patient-centered approach to care, trying hard to identify the issues behind an individual's pain or injury and helping them understand this. He believes that knowledge is empowering, and he works with a wide range of providers to help his patients regain or optimize their ability to pursue meaningful activities in their lives.
Dr. Standaert is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.
Dr. Standaert is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Standaert is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- 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
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
4490 Mount Royal Boulevard, Suite 3100, Allison Park, PA 15101
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. Christopher J. Standaert
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Standaert?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Standaert by calling their office at 412-219-0386. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher J. Standaert a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher J. Standaert is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, 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 J. Standaert specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher J. Standaert is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Standaert participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher J. Standaert has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher J. Standaert's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Standaert accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher J. Standaert accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-219-0386 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- SciaticaDr. Standaert isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Standaert isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Standaert isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Standaert isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Chronic PainDr. Standaert isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Standaert isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Standaert isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Standaert isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.