Joon Yung Lee, MD, specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Lee graduated summa cum laude from University of California, Berkeley, and obtained his medical degree from Yale Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UPMC and his fellowship in spine surgery at the Rothman Institute-Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Lee performs spinal surgery using standard techniques and cutting-edge surgical technologies including minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and microsurgical decompression. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Ken Urish, MD, PhD, is fellowship-trained in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery. He completed his fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and was an instructor at Harvard Medical School. As associate medical director at the Bone and Joint Center at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, his practice focuses on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, and managing complications of failed or painful hip and knee replacements.Dr. Urish is director of the Arthritis and Arthroplasty Design Group. Funded by the National Institute of Health, the group's focus is on early arthritis prevention and optimizing joint replacement outcomes. He has published more than 50 articles, book chapters, and abstracts. Dr. Urish is actively involved in medical student, engineering graduate student, and resident education. He is considered an expert on implant infection, corrosion, and optimizing joint replacement outcomes in the active adult.Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Dr. Urish graduated with honors from Penn State University with a degree in chemical engineering and completed medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, both under full scholarship. Dr. Urish received his doctorate in bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh where his research focused on using adult stem cells for regenerative medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Penn State University. He holds additional appointments with the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering and Carnegie Mellon University Department of Biomedical Engineering.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Urish is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Robert Kaufmann, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Mechanical Engineering. After working as a design engineer for two years, he attended Temple University School of Medicine and completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Hospital. He received specialized training in elbow and upper extremity surgery at the Philadelphia Hand Center at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Kaufmann has published more than 30 articles, book chapters, and textbooks. He regularly presents his clinical and research findings at national meetings. Dr. Kaufmann is the primary upper extremity surgeon for the University of Pittsburgh and the Duquesne University athletic programs. He is also part of the medical team that treats the Pittsburgh Penguins. He specializes in the care of athletes and active adults, and has extensive experience with arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the elbow, wrist, and hand.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Kaufmann is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Dr. Michael J. O’Malley is an orthopaedic surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine and completed a residency at UPMC and fellowship at Rothman Institute. He also is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. O'malley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Lordosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Kyphosis, and Frozen Shoulder.

Dr. David Fowler is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship and sports medicine research fellowship at the University of Massachusetts and with the Boston Red Sox before returning to UPMC to complete his orthopaedic training. Dr. Fowler served as medical staff president of AHN Forbes and as a member of the medical executive committee at UPMC East. He currently serves as the Orthopaedic Section Chief at UPMC East. Dr Fowler is a general orthopaedist, seeing nearly all orthopaedic maladies (except for spine problems) with an emphasis in total joint replacement, including robotic assisted total knee replacement, and sports medicine, as well as carpal tunnel and other general hand surgery. Dr. Fowler has served as the team doctor at Gateway High School since 1989 and as team orthopaedist at Penn Hills since 2016.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Fowler is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

F. Johannes Plate, MD, PhD, is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in primary and complex total hip and knee replacements. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Plate received his medical degree from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg in Germany and received a PhD for his work on the influence of aging on orthopaedic injuries from the Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in North Carolina. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Duke University Medical Center.Dr. Plate specializes in total hip replacements using a muscle-sparing anterior hip approach for rapid patient recovery and same-day discharge and teaches this technique to other surgeons. Dr. Plate uses a robotic-assisted system for partial and total knee replacements that allows for patient-specific implant placement and ligament balancing.As the director of adult reconstruction research, Dr. Plate has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters and has presented research at national and international conferences. His research interests include value-based care, robotic techniques for hip and knee replacement, mitigating patient risk factors to improve surgical outcomes, and the treatment of prosthetic joint infections. He serves on the editorial board of various orthopaedic journals and is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Emerging Leaders Program of the American Orthopaedic Association.View the full list of Dr. Plate’s publications on PubMed.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Plate is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Scott Baron is an Orthopedics provider in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement.

Kenneth Molinero is an Orthopedics provider in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement.

Thomas Brockmeyer is an Orthopedics provider in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Alexander Kandabarow is an Orthopedics provider in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania. His top area of expertise is Kyphosis.

Victor Prisk is an Orthopedics provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prisk is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Christopher Bellicini is an Orthopedics provider in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bellicini is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Gregory Bisignani is an Orthopedics provider in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bisignani is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Michael Levine is an Orthopedics provider in White Oak, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levine has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Ryan Sauber is an Orthopedics provider in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sauber is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Jennifer L. D’Auria, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery and an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She completed her residency in orthopaedic surgery at UPMC. Following this, she completed the Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.Dr. D’Auria’s clinical focus is on surgery of the hand and upper extremity. Her research thus far has focused on carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and elbow arthroplasty. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Rhizarthrosis, and Kienbock's Disease.

Ryan Flanigan is an Orthopedics provider in Irwin, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Caffey Disease, and Flat Feet.

James Redshaw is an Orthopedics provider in White Oak, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Jennifer Erdos is an Orthopedics provider in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Erdos is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

David Stapor is an Orthopedics provider in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stapor is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Timothy Honkala is an Orthopedics provider in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Honkala is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

Eric Chamberlin is an Orthopedics provider in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chamberlin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Christopher Radkowski is an Orthopedics provider in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Radkowski is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Edward Poon is an Orthopedics provider in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Poon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.