Dr. Richard L. Mcgough
Overview
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.
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Locations
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard L. Mcgough
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard L. Mcgough?
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Is Dr. Richard L. Mcgough a top-rated expert for Bone Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard L. Mcgough is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bone Tumor, 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. Richard L. Mcgough specialize in?
While Dr. Richard L. Mcgough is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, and Myxoid Liposarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Richard L. Mcgough accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard L. Mcgough accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-802-4100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Mcgough isDistinguished. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Mcgough isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Mcgough isDistinguished. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Mcgough isDistinguished. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Mcgough isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
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