
Overview
H. James Pfaeffle, MD, PhD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers and a member of its hand and upper extremity team. He studied mechanical engineering prior to entering medical school, and earned his medical degree and doctorate in bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pfaeffle completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at UPMC. He completed a hand surgery fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he refined his skills in hand and upper extremity surgery and microsurgery.Dr. Pfaeffle is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Allegheny County Medical Society. In addition to performing arthroscopic hand, wrist and elbow surgery, Dr. Pfaeffle treats congenital hand conditions, fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, and arthritis.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. Pfaeffle is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Pfaeffle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Pfaeffle is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6998 Crider Road, Suite 110, Mars, PA 16046
127 Oneida Valley Road, Suite 302, Butler, PA 16001
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.
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates
Jon Levy is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levy is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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, Epithelioid Sarcoma, 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. H J. Pfaeffle
How do I make an appointment with Dr. H J. Pfaeffle?
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Is Dr. H J. Pfaeffle a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. H J. Pfaeffle 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. H J. Pfaeffle specialize in?
While Dr. H J. Pfaeffle is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. H J. Pfaeffle accept my insurance?
Dr. H J. Pfaeffle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-874-7483 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Pfaeffle isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Pfaeffle isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Pfaeffle isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Pfaeffle isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
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- BursitisDr. Pfaeffle isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Pfaeffle isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Pfaeffle isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Pfaeffle isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Pfaeffle isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- TendinitisDr. Pfaeffle isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.



