
Overview
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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 87 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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.
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.
South Hills Ent. Association
Brian Elford is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elford is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Thyroidectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kurt R. Weiss
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kurt R. Weiss?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kurt R. Weiss by calling their office at 412-802-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kurt R. Weiss a top-rated expert for Osteosarcoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kurt R. Weiss is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteosarcoma, 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. Kurt R. Weiss specialize in?
While Dr. Kurt R. Weiss is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Bone Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Kurt R. Weiss participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kurt R. Weiss has published 87 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteosarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Kurt R. Weiss's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kurt R. Weiss accept my insurance?
Dr. Kurt R. Weiss accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-802-4100 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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- Distinguished
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Weiss isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Weiss isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Weiss isDistinguished. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Weiss isDistinguished. Learn about Chondroma.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Weiss isDistinguished. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- OsteosarcomaDr. Weiss isDistinguished. Learn about Osteosarcoma.
- Advanced
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Weiss isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Weiss isAdvanced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Weiss isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Weiss isAdvanced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Weiss isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Weiss isAdvanced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Experienced
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Weiss isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Weiss isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Weiss isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Weiss isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Weiss isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Weiss isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.

