
Overview
Vivek Sharma, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. He received his medical degree from the G.S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Program at the University of Mumbai in India, where he also completed his orthopaedic residency. He completed an orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Harvard Medical School, a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, an adult reconstruction and arthroplasty fellowship at the University of Minnesota and VA Medical Center, and a spine surgery fellowship at the combined orthopaedic and neurosurgery program at the University of Cincinnati and the Mayfield Clinic.
Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.
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1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1200, Bethel Park, PA 15102
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vivek Sharma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivek Sharma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivek Sharma by calling their office at 412-687-3900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vivek Sharma a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivek Sharma is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Vivek Sharma specialize in?
While Dr. Vivek Sharma is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Microdiscectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Vivek Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vivek Sharma has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Vivek Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vivek Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Vivek Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-687-3900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
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