Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson
Overview
Stephen A. Mendelson, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh where he serves as director of Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma in the Benedum Trauma Center, program director for the Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship Program, and vice chief of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Mendelson completed a residency in general orthopaedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, followed by a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic and spinal deformity at Children's Hospital of Washington with the University of Washington Medical School.Dr. Mendelson takes care of a wide variety of pediatric orthopaedic conditions including scoliosis, neuromuscular orthopaedics, pediatric orthopaedic trauma, hip diseases, and a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions in children involving the spine and both upper and lower extremities. He has been named one of Pittsburgh's “Top Doctors” by Best Doctors, Inc. in Pittsburgh Magazine, awarded the Golden Apple Award for resident education, and received a Spinal Deformity Advancement Award for his contribution to spinal deformity surgery.View Dr. Mendelson's full list of publications from PubMed.
Dr. Mendelson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Scoliosis, and Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4055 Monroeville Boulevard, Building 1, Monroeville, PA 15146
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.
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates
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Allegheny Orthopedic Associates
Lisa Ercolano is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ercolano is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson 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. Stephen A. Mendelson a top-rated expert for Claw Foot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Claw Foot, 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. Stephen A. Mendelson specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Claw Foot, Clubfoot, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Claw Foot. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen A. Mendelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. 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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- Claw FootDr. Mendelson isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Mendelson isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- ScoliosisDr. Mendelson isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Mendelson isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Mendelson isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Mendelson isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Mendelson isExperienced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- Flat FeetDr. Mendelson isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Knock KneesDr. Mendelson isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.