
Overview
F. Johannes Plate, MD, PhD, is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in primary and complex total hip and knee replacements. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Plate received his medical degree from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg in Germany and received a PhD for his work on the influence of aging on orthopaedic injuries from the Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in North Carolina. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Duke University Medical Center.Dr. Plate specializes in total hip replacements using a muscle-sparing anterior hip approach for rapid patient recovery and same-day discharge and teaches this technique to other surgeons. Dr. Plate uses a robotic-assisted system for partial and total knee replacements that allows for patient-specific implant placement and ligament balancing.As the director of adult reconstruction research, Dr. Plate has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters and has presented research at national and international conferences. His research interests include value-based care, robotic techniques for hip and knee replacement, mitigating patient risk factors to improve surgical outcomes, and the treatment of prosthetic joint infections. He serves on the editorial board of various orthopaedic journals and is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Emerging Leaders Program of the American Orthopaedic Association.View the full list of Dr. Plate’s publications on PubMed.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.
Dr. Plate is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Plate is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Plate is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 200, Monroeville, PA 15146
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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 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.
UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Albert Lin, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is chief of shoulder surgery and associate chief of sports medicine at UPMC, as well as program director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, vice chair of education, co-director of the Pittsburgh Shoulder Institute, and professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Within UPMC, he is co-chair of the Shoulder and Sports Medicine Steering Committee, and he serves on the Patient Education Governance Committee, the Professional Development Subcommittee of the GMEC, and Surgical Services Oversight Committee of UPMC East. He is the head orthopaedic team physician for Duquesne University and the head team physician for Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School. Dr. Lin received his undergraduate degree with magna cum laude distinctions from Harvard University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, followed by fellowships in sports medicine at UPMC and shoulder surgery at Harvard University. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopaedic Specialists-UPMC
Loukia Papatheodorou, MD, is a graduate of the University of Thessaly Medical School in Biopolis, Larissa, Greece. She completed residencies at the University of Thessaly and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper extremity surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Papatheodorou is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh. She speaks English, Greek, and French. Dr. Papatheodorou is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the Greece-European Union. She specializes in the treatment of hand surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and elbow conditions, rotator cuff tears, wrist and elbow fractures, shoulder conditions and arthroscopic surgery and sees patients at locations in Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Monroeville. Dr. Papatheodorou is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy. Dr. Papatheodorou is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank J. Plate
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Is Dr. Frank J. Plate a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank J. Plate is classified as an Advanced 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. Frank J. Plate specialize in?
While Dr. Frank J. Plate is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Frank J. Plate accept my insurance?
Dr. Frank J. Plate accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AmeriHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-858-0380 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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