Dr. Ozgur Dede
Overview
Ozgur Dede, MD, is a double fellowship trained, board-certified pediatric orthopaedic and spine surgeon at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.Dr. Dede earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey where he also completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training. He pursued subspecialty training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and spine surgery in the United States and completed 4 years of surgical fellowship training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, and the UCSF Spine Center.His clinical interests include treatment of spinal problems in children including scoliosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, cervical instability, disc herniation and spinal stenosis. He also treats neuromuscular conditions including cerebral palsy and spina bifida, arthrogryposis and other syndromic afflictions. His research interests include the non-operative and operative management of all types of pediatric scoliosis as well as management of hip and lower extremity deformities in children with spasticity.View Dr. Dede’s full list of publications from PubMed.
Dr. Dede is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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.
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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 top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Pediatric Orthopaedics In Sewickley
Michael McClincy, MD, is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and is certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is head of the Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. McClincy received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC, followed by his fellowships in Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation at Boston Children's Hospital.Dr. McClincy’s clinical interests include the management of sports injuries in adolescent and young adult patients with a particular focus on hip disorders in this young, active population. He is also an active clinician-scientist, with 20% of his effort devoted to research endeavors. His research focuses on optimizing the care of young patients with common hip disorders, including femoroacetabular impingement, hip instability/dysplasia, and hip cartilage injuries.View Dr. McClincy's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mcclincy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates Inc.
Stephen Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Toxic Synovitis, Tenotomy, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ozgur Dede
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ozgur Dede?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ozgur Dede by calling their office at 412-692-5530. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ozgur Dede a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ozgur Dede is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scoliosis, 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. Ozgur Dede specialize in?
While Dr. Ozgur Dede is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Ozgur Dede participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ozgur Dede has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Ozgur Dede's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ozgur Dede accept my insurance?
Dr. Ozgur Dede accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5530 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ScoliosisDr. Dede isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Advanced
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Dede isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- BowlegsDr. Dede isAdvanced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Dede isAdvanced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Claw FootDr. Dede isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Dede isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Congenital Bowing of Long Bones
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Dede isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Achard SyndromeDr. Dede isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Dede isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Dede isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Dede isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Dede isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.