
Overview
Thomas B. Hughes Jr., MD, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, as well as a fellowship in hand, upper-extremity, and microvascular surgery at Brown University in Providence, R.I.
Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Arthritis.
Dr. Hughes is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4803 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146
111 Hazel Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143
1800 Franklin Street, Specialty Suite, Toronto, OH 43964
9104 Babcock Boulevard, Suite 5113, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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.
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.
UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Albert Lin, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is chief of shoulder surgery and associate chief of sports medicine at UPMC, as well as program director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, vice chair of education, co-director of the Pittsburgh Shoulder Institute, and professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Within UPMC, he is co-chair of the Shoulder and Sports Medicine Steering Committee, and he serves on the Patient Education Governance Committee, the Professional Development Subcommittee of the GMEC, and Surgical Services Oversight Committee of UPMC East. He is the head orthopaedic team physician for Duquesne University and the head team physician for Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School. Dr. Lin received his undergraduate degree with magna cum laude distinctions from Harvard University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, followed by fellowships in sports medicine at UPMC and shoulder surgery at Harvard University. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopaedic Specialists-UPMC
Loukia Papatheodorou, MD, is a graduate of the University of Thessaly Medical School in Biopolis, Larissa, Greece. She completed residencies at the University of Thessaly and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper extremity surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Papatheodorou is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh. She speaks English, Greek, and French. Dr. Papatheodorou is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the Greece-European Union. She specializes in the treatment of hand surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and elbow conditions, rotator cuff tears, wrist and elbow fractures, shoulder conditions and arthroscopic surgery and sees patients at locations in Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Monroeville. Dr. Papatheodorou is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy. Dr. Papatheodorou is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas B. Hughes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas B. Hughes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas B. Hughes by calling their office at 412-372-1963. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas B. Hughes a top-rated expert for Rhizarthrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas B. Hughes is classified as an Advanced expert for Rhizarthrosis, 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. Thomas B. Hughes specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas B. Hughes is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Thomas B. Hughes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas B. Hughes has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rhizarthrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas B. Hughes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas B. Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas B. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-372-1963 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
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- Acute PainDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.



