Overview
Darren De Sa is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. De Sa is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 153 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
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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, Fibrosarcoma, Myxoid Liposarcoma, 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. Darren L. De Sa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Darren L. De Sa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Darren L. De Sa by calling their office at 855-937-7678. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Darren L. De Sa a top-rated expert for Shoulder Arthroscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Darren L. De Sa is classified as an Advanced expert for Shoulder Arthroscopy, 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. Darren L. De Sa specialize in?
While Dr. Darren L. De Sa is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Shoulder Arthroscopy, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Darren L. De Sa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Darren L. De Sa has published 153 articles and abstracts on conditions like Shoulder Arthroscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Darren L. De Sa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. De Sa isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. De Sa isAdvanced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. De Sa isAdvanced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- OsteotomyDr. De Sa isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Shoulder ArthroscopyDr. De Sa isAdvanced. Learn about Shoulder Arthroscopy.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- SciaticaDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Septic ArthritisDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
- TendinitisDr. De Sa isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.


