Dr. Franklin Chou
Overview
Franklin H. Chou, MD, is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at UPMC. Dr. Chou is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and obtained a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand. Dr. Chou is a member of several professional and scientific societies including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Chou currently serves as clinical instructor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Chou and his partners at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC were recently acknowledged among Pittsburgh’s “Best Doctors” in 2016 by Pittsburgh Magazine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.
Dr. Chou is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Tenosynovitis, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
200 Delafield Road, St. Marg Med Art Bldg, Suite 1040, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
1624 Pacific Avenue, Suite A, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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.
Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Franklin Chou
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Franklin Chou?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Franklin Chou by calling their office at 412-782-3990. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Franklin Chou a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Franklin Chou is classified as an Advanced expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Franklin Chou specialize in?
While Dr. Franklin Chou is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Rhizarthrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Franklin Chou participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Franklin Chou has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Franklin Chou's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Franklin Chou accept my insurance?
Dr. Franklin Chou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Change Healthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-782-3990 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.
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Chou isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Chou isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Chou isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Chou isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Chou isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteotomyDr. Chou isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Chou isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.