Overview
Gregory Altman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Altman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
1307 Federal St Ste 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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.
Allegheny Orthopedic Associates
Lisa Ercolano is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ercolano is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, 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 clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Fibrosarcoma, 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. Gregory Altman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory Altman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gregory Altman by calling their office at 412-359-3895. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gregory Altman a top-rated expert for Infectious Arthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gregory Altman is classified as an Advanced expert for Infectious Arthritis, 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. Gregory Altman specialize in?
While Dr. Gregory Altman is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Infectious Arthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Gregory Altman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gregory Altman has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infectious Arthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Gregory Altman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gregory Altman accept my insurance?
Dr. Gregory Altman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-3895 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
- Advanced
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Experienced
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Pigmented Villonodular SynovitisDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.

